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Prices are our trading platform's bid for XCUUSD. Times are server time, New York + 7 hours (GMT+2 now). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
The spread when you open, shown live above, and a swap for each night the position stays open. Spreads widen around news and at low liquidity.
Read from our trading platform daily. The specification in MetaTrader 5 always prevails.
Daily break 21:00–04:05.
Server time is New York time + 7 hours.
The change in each calendar month, from our platform's month-end closing prices (bid). Our history for this instrument starts in October 2025.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +4.52% | +1.86% | −6.98% | +5.07% | +4.65% | −1.68% | +3.09% | +3.57% | +1.21% | −2.10% | −2.83% | |
| 2025 | +5.71% | +2.87% | +11.66% | |||||||||
| Average | +4.52% | +1.86% | −6.98% | +5.07% | +4.65% | −1.68% | +3.09% | +3.57% | +1.21% | +1.80% | +2.87% | +11.66% |
| Months higher | 1/1 | 1/1 | 0/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 0/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/2 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Month to date · Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Bloomberg · Nov 10, 05:04
Mining.com · Nov 9, 21:39
Bloomberg · Nov 7, 10:00
Mining.com · Nov 6, 19:29
Financial Times · Nov 6, 18:31
Bloomberg · Nov 6, 03:26
Headlines from other publishers, linked to the original article. They are not written or endorsed by GCC Brokers.
Existing Home SalesUSD
Nov 12, 17:00 · Forecast 3.85M · Previous 3.99M
PPI MoMUSD
Nov 13, 15:30 · Forecast 0.4% · Previous 1.3%
Retail Sales MoMUSD
Nov 17, 15:30 · Forecast 0% · Previous 0.8%
High-impact releases for XCU, USD over the next 7 days, in server time (GMT+2). Dots on the 1D and 5D charts mark recent releases.
XCU/USD represents the price of copper per tonne quoted in US dollars, one of the most actively traded industrial metals in global markets. Copper is a vital component in construction, electrical wiring, renewable energy infrastructure, and manufacturing, making it a barometer of global economic health and industrial demand. With daily trading volumes in the millions of tonnes, copper CFDs attract traders ranging from hedgers to speculators seeking exposure to commodity price movements.
Copper prices are driven by several macroeconomic factors: global GDP growth and construction activity, central bank monetary policy, US dollar strength, supply disruptions from major producers like Chile and Peru, and geopolitical tensions affecting mining regions. Additionally, the shift toward renewable energy and electric vehicle manufacturing has intensified demand for copper, creating sustained price volatility and trading opportunities.
At GCC Brokers, XCU/USD is available as a CFD with automatic execution and no manual intervention. Trade copper on our Zero and Standard accounts with flexible leverage, real-time price feeds, and the ability to profit from both rising and falling markets without taking physical delivery.
At GCC Brokers, XCU/USD trades Monday to Friday following London Metal Exchange (LME) trading; the exact hours, in server time, are in the specifications above. Liquidity is highest and spreads are usually narrowest during the main LME session.
Spreads are variable and depend on market conditions and your account. Standard and Pro have no commission, and Pro has tighter spreads; Zero has raw spreads plus a commission. The live spread is shown on this page.
Copper prices move on global economic growth expectations, manufacturing output, construction activity, and USD weakness (inverse relationship). Supply constraints from major mining regions, central bank stimulus decisions, and the green energy transition also significantly influence copper valuations in both directions.
XCU/USD is a cash-settled CFD; you never take physical possession of copper. When you close your position, profit or loss is calculated in USD and credited directly to your trading account, making it ideal for traders seeking commodity exposure without logistical complexity.
XCU/USD suits macro traders, commodity speculators, hedgers with industrial exposure, and investors seeking diversification beyond forex and equities. Its strong correlation with global growth makes it valuable during economic transitions, though traders should understand commodity volatility and use appropriate risk management given geopolitical and supply-side sensitivities.
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