[In Maryland]

And I would imagine the price of copper is tied, somewhat, to the prospects for renewed building activity, no?

In other words, the traders don't think there is going to be great demand for copper pipe in the immediate future.

Or is there another big use of copper I'm not thinking of?

[cyberaxe]

Or is there another big use of copper I'm not thinking of?

.....building is correct.....

.....but the biggy is "wire".....

.....building and manufacturing.....