Copper prices have sunk to their lowest point in six years, primarily due to worries about declining demand from China. The Asian nation is the world’s biggest consumer of the industrial metal, and its economic slowdown is having a ripple effect on commodity markets.

The price drop reflects wider fears about the global economy and the health of emerging markets. Investors are concerned about the potential for further economic weakness in China and its impact on global growth.

Analysts are closely watching economic indicators from China to gauge the extent of the slowdown and its potential impact on commodity prices. The situation remains fluid, and further price volatility is expected in the near term.