Group 1 - LME copper prices fell by $29.50, or 0.31%, closing at $9,577.00 per ton on May 15, 2023, as optimism over global trade tensions faded and concerns about long-term demand resurfaced [1] - The three-month copper price had previously risen for five consecutive trading days, reaching a high of $9,664.00 on May 14, the highest since April 2 [1] - Other base metals also experienced declines, with three-month aluminum down by $39.50 (1.56%) and zinc down by $40.50 (1.46%) [2] Group 2 - Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, noted that the industrial metals market is recognizing significant economic damage, leading to renewed concerns about future demand [3] - Citi analysts forecast that the average copper price will drop from $9,300 in the current quarter to $8,800 in Q3, citing that trade tariffs remain significantly higher than before April [3] - JP Morgan predicts an average copper price of $9,225 per ton and aluminum at $2,325 per ton in the second half of the year, emphasizing that easing trade tensions is crucial for reducing recession risks [3]
金属普跌 期铜收跌，对长期需求前景的担忧重现【5月15日LME收盘】
Wen Hua Cai Jing·2025-05-16 00:41