交易者等待美联储会议 铜价重拾涨势

Core Viewpoint - Investors are anticipating the final policy meeting of the Federal Reserve this year to gain insights into the central bank's outlook for the U.S. economy in 2026, leading to an increase in copper and other industrial metal prices [1][2]. Group 1: Copper Price Movements - The London Metal Exchange copper price rose by 1.3% to $11,641.50 per ton, recovering most of the previous day's losses [1][2]. - Copper prices have increased by over 30% this year, driven by its significance in electrification and energy transition [1][2]. - Earlier this week, concerns about a large influx of copper into the U.S. to avoid potential import tariffs led to a historical high of $11,771 per ton [1][2]. Group 2: Market Predictions and Analysis - Investors expect the Federal Reserve to announce a 25 basis point rate cut, with a focus on how Chairman Jerome Powell will address economic growth, inflation, and interest rates for the coming year [1][2]. - Kevin Hassett, a potential candidate to replace Powell, indicated that there is ample room for significant rate cuts [1][2]. - Guy Wolf, head of market analysis at Marex Group, stated that the copper market will face a "very, very turbulent" year in 2026 due to uncertainties related to U.S. tariffs [1][2]. Group 3: Other Metal Price Movements - The London Metal Exchange reported a 0.7% increase in copper prices, settling at $11,565 per ton, while aluminum and zinc prices also rose, and tin prices experienced fluctuations with an increase of over 2% [3].