Copper is trading at $6.23, with a -3.03% change, as investors reassessed the outlook for U.S. data-center investment after the midterm elections. - Analysts cited concerns about tighter scrutiny and potential project delays. A sharp technology-led market selloff added pressure amid copper’s demand links to data centers and related infrastructure. - Chinese physical supply remained tight, with spot premiums reaching their highest level since 2021, a supportive counterpoint.