refers to a market situation where the cash price for a commodity is higher than its forward price. For copper, the comparison is usually made between the cash and 3-month future prices. Backwardation is unusual, and may relate to a supply-demand inbalance that is expected to be resolved in the short run. Price differences for backwardation tend to be higher than when the market is in contango.
see also: London Metal Exchange; contango
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