Core Viewpoint - LME copper prices declined due to a stronger US dollar, but supply concerns and speculative interest limited the drop in prices [1][4]. Group 1: Copper Market Analysis - On January 13, LME three-month copper fell by $45.5, or 0.34%, closing at $13,164.0 per ton [1][2]. - Over the past 12 months, LME copper has surged by 45%, reaching a record high of $13,387.50 last week [5]. - Concerns about supply disruptions in copper mining and expectations of a supply shortage this year have contributed to the price increase [5]. - The premium for LME spot copper over the three-month contract rose to $64 per ton, the highest in a month, compared to just $3 a week prior [5]. Group 2: Other Base Metals Performance - LME three-month aluminum increased by $13, or 0.41%, closing at $3,197.5 per ton [6]. - LME three-month zinc decreased by $14.5, or 0.45%, closing at $3,201.5 per ton [7]. - LME three-month lead rose by $8.5, or 0.41%, closing at $2,061.5 per ton [8]. - LME three-month nickel fell by $207, or 1.16%, closing at $17,681.0 per ton [9]. - LME three-month tin increased by $1,561, or 3.25%, closing at $49,528.0 per ton [10]. Group 3: Economic Indicators - The US dollar index strengthened, making dollar-denominated commodities more expensive for buyers using other currencies [4]. - The US Consumer Price Index for December rose by 2.7% year-on-year, aligning with economists' expectations and significantly above the Federal Reserve's target [3][5]. - The National Mining Association of Chile (Sonami) projected that Chile's copper production will range between 5.5 to 5.7 million tons by 2026, up from last year's estimate of 5.4 million tons [5].
美元走强拖累期铜下滑，但供应担忧抑制铜价跌幅【1月13日LME收盘】
Wen Hua Cai Jing·2026-01-14 00:56