Core Viewpoint - The London Metal Exchange (LME) copper prices have reached a historic high, driven by strong U.S. economic growth and a weakening dollar, with three-month copper prices closing at $12,162.5 per ton on December 24, 2023, marking a 0.85% increase [1]. Group 1: Copper Market Performance - LME three-month copper rose by $102, or 0.85%, closing at $12,162.5 per ton, with an intraday peak of $12,282 [1][2]. - Copper prices have increased by 2.4% this week and over 8% in December, positioning for the best monthly performance since April 2024, with an annual increase of 38% [3]. - The copper premium at Yangshan Port surged to $55 per ton, the highest level since September 24 [3]. Group 2: Economic Indicators - The U.S. GDP grew at an annualized rate of 4.3% in Q3 2023, surpassing market expectations and marking the fastest quarterly growth in two years [3]. - Consumer spending in the U.S. showed strong growth, while both investment and imports declined [3]. Group 3: Other Metals Performance - LME three-month aluminum increased by $21.5, or 0.73%, closing at $2,960.5 per ton [2][4]. - LME three-month zinc decreased by $3, or 0.1%, closing at $3,090.5 per ton [2][4]. - LME three-month lead rose by $12, or 0.61%, closing at $1,994.5 per ton [2][4]. - LME three-month tin increased by $23, or 0.05%, closing at $42,815 per ton [2][4]. - LME three-month nickel rose for the sixth consecutive day, increasing by $47, or 0.3%, closing at $15,786 per ton, amid market speculation about reduced mining output in Indonesia by 2026 [4].
金属涨跌互现 期铜续创历史新高，逼近12300美元【12月24日LME收盘】
Wen Hua Cai Jing·2025-12-25 00:41