Group 1 - LME copper prices increased slightly due to a weaker dollar, with a rise of $7.5 or 0.08%, closing at $9,773.5 per ton on August 15 [2][3] - The meeting between Russian President Putin and U.S. President Trump in Anchorage, Alaska, is significant as it marks their first face-to-face meeting since June 2021 [2][3] - The market is observing the outcomes of the U.S.-Russia summit, which is expected to last at least 6 to 7 hours [1][2] Group 2 - The dollar's depreciation supports the market by making dollar-denominated commodities cheaper for buyers using other currencies [5] - Shanghai Futures Exchange reported a 20% increase in copper inventory over the past two weeks, reaching 86,361 tons, the highest level in two months [5] - Citi raised its three-month copper price forecast from $8,800 to $9,200 per ton, although this remains a bearish outlook compared to current prices due to U.S. tariff increases affecting manufacturing and economic growth [5]
金属普跌 期铜窄幅波动【8月15日LME收盘】
Wen Hua Cai Jing·2025-08-16 06:00