LME对巨额头寸持有者施加新的限制

Group 1 - The London Metal Exchange (LME) has imposed new restrictions on holders of large positions in near-month contracts due to low inventory levels [1] - The premium for near-month copper contracts has surged to its highest level since October 2022, indicating supply tightness [1] - The new regulations require traders holding more than the total available inventory in near-month contracts to lend their positions at zero premium to the market [1] Group 2 - A single company holds over 90% of copper warrants and spot contracts, while two other companies hold between 50-79% [2] - As of last Friday, LME copper registered warehouse inventory stands at 99,200 tons, a decrease of over 60% since mid-February, marking the lowest level since August 2023 [2] - The continuous decline in inventory amplifies the market impact of large positions, posing a risk of pricing mechanism distortion [2]