国内社库不断去化 沪铜高开高走【8月25日SHFE市场收盘评论】

Core Viewpoint - Copper prices have shown strength due to expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and a decline in domestic refined copper social inventory, despite some fluctuations in processing fees and production targets from major companies [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Shanghai copper opened slightly higher and continued to strengthen throughout the day, closing up 1.25% [1] - The US dollar index softened, which contributed to the upward trend in copper prices [1] - Domestic refined copper social inventory continues to decline, indicating a tight supply situation [1] Group 2: Supply Chain Insights - Freeport Indonesia's copper concentrate exports have influenced the domestic copper concentrate processing fees, which had been recovering but saw a slight adjustment last week [1] - Chile's Codelco announced the approval for the resumption of operations at the El Teniente mine's Andes Norte and Diamante, but also lowered its copper production target for the year to 1.34-1.37 million tons [1] Group 3: Demand and Future Outlook - Jin Yuan Futures indicated that the copper supply-demand situation is relatively healthy, with ongoing tightness in copper mine supply and frequent disruptions at the mine level [1] - Overseas smelters have begun to cut production, and domestic smelters are expected to start reducing output from September [1] - The demand side remains resilient, supported by high growth in the power grid and new energy sectors, leading to an expectation of strong copper price performance moving forward [1]