Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-21 04:03Group 1: Copper Industry Performance - Copper stocks collectively surged, with China Nonferrous Mining (01258) rising 4.89% to HKD 14.15, Minmetals Resources (01208) up 3.54% to HKD 6.72, Jiangxi Copper (600362) increasing 3.2% to HKD 32.92, and Zijin Mining (601899) climbing 2.68% to HKD 35.2 [1] - The recent landslide incident at the Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia has led Freeport-McMoRan, the operator, to invoke "force majeure" clauses, significantly impacting global copper supply [1] Group 2: Global Copper Supply Forecast - Following the Grasberg incident, Citigroup adjusted its global copper supply forecast, predicting a production of 23.15 million tons in 2025, a 0.1% increase year-on-year, and 23.46 million tons in 2026, a 1.3% increase year-on-year, both lower than previous estimates [1] Group 3: Macroeconomic Factors Influencing Copper Prices - Copper prices rebounded after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts this month, with overseas rate cut expectations being a dominant factor [2] - The labor market data remains a key influence on U.S. rate cut expectations, but delays in data publication due to government shutdowns may lead to fluctuating expectations [2] - As long as recession risks do not materialize, significant declines in copper prices are unlikely [2]