Core Insights - The London Metal Exchange (LME) copper futures reached a historic high of over $11,200 per ton due to tightening metal supplies outside the U.S. and a weakening dollar [1][4]. Group 1: Copper Market Dynamics - On November 28, LME three-month copper rose by $249.5, or 2.28%, closing at $11,189.0 per ton, with an intraday peak of $11,210.50 [1][2]. - The increase in copper prices is attributed to refined copper inflows into the U.S., leading to supply tightness in other regions, supported by a favorable macroeconomic environment [4]. - The premium for copper from Chile's state-owned Codelco to U.S. customers reached a historic high, exceeding $500 per ton above LME prices, reflecting supply-demand fundamentals [5]. Group 2: Currency and Economic Factors - The weakening of the dollar, driven by market expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, has made dollar-denominated metals more affordable for holders of other currencies [5]. - The LME three-month tin price increased by $1,120, or 2.94%, reaching $39,161.0 per ton, amid concerns over supply disruptions from the Democratic Republic of the Congo [5]. Group 3: LME Fee Adjustments - The LME announced a revision of its fee structure, reducing customer trading and settlement fees by 7.4%-8.5%, effective January 1, 2026, with trading fee adjustments starting March 1, 2026 [6].
金属普涨 期铜再创历史新高 因供应紧张和美元走软【11月28日LME收盘】
Wen Hua Cai Jing·2025-11-29 00:27