I didn't know this until now, but copper is called "Dr Copper" (like Dr Pepper) for it's role in diagnosing the economy.
Copper, often referred to as “Dr. Copper” for its historical role as a bellwether of economic health, is now experiencing a transformative surge in demand, reminiscent of oil’s dominance in previous decades.
Traditionally, copper has been a linchpin in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and electronics
Copper is special because of its role as a barometer of the global economy.
Last year there was suddenly a push to strip "Dr Copper" of its PhD.
The red metal no longer tells investors much about the global economy
Now the end may be nigh for the most illustrious of all such physicians: Dr Copper.
Copper, a metal crucial to the construction of all manner of fittings, pipes and wires, has earned its nickname on Wall Street owing to its role as a bellwether for the health of global industry.
Interesting how hard in one year they turned on "Dr Copper".
I didn't know this until now, but copper is called "Dr Copper" (like Dr Pepper) for it's role in diagnosing the economy.
Copper is special because of its role as a barometer of the global economy.
Last year there was suddenly a push to strip "Dr Copper" of its PhD.
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2023/10/19/why-it-is-time-to-retire-dr-copper
Interesting how hard in one year they turned on "Dr Copper".
Nothing to see , move along....no inflation here.