Group 1 - Recent copper price movements have been influenced by supply-side production cuts and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, leading to a strong rally followed by a pullback due to hawkish signals from the Fed [1] - The macroeconomic environment remains marginally loose, but its positive impact on the market is limited, with expectations for a rate cut in December now below 50% [1] - Supply uncertainties persist, with a decrease in refined copper production and imports in September, while global copper markets may face a supply gap of approximately 150,000 tons by 2026 [1][2] Group 2 - The inventory structure shows regional mismatches, with high Comex copper inventories and slight accumulations in SHFE, while LME inventories are declining [2] - The TC (treatment charge) remains at historically low levels, indicating ongoing tightness in copper ore supply, with upcoming negotiations expected to influence TC levels for 2026 [2] - As the fourth quarter progresses, copper prices are likely to be driven by supply and demand dynamics, with macroeconomic stimuli failing to create a sustained trend [3]
中期支撑仍在 沪铜重心有望逐步抬升
Qi Huo Ri Bao·2025-11-21 01:16