投资者寻求避险，LME期铜自纪录高位回落

Group 1 - LME copper prices fell by 3.40% to $12,710.50 per ton, down from a historical high of $14,527.50, driven by investor sentiment shifting to risk aversion following Kevin Warsh's nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair [1] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's main March copper contract hit the limit down, falling 9% to ¥98,580 per ton, with other metals like aluminum and nickel also experiencing significant declines [1] - The overall metal market is under pressure, with gold and silver leading the sell-off, as Warsh's nomination is perceived as unlikely to lead to aggressive rate cuts, reversing previous speculative gains [1] Group 2 - Spot gold prices dropped to around $4,500 per ounce, down from a near historical high of $5,600, as the dollar index stabilized, which typically suppresses the appeal of dollar-denominated commodities [2] - Industrial metals are facing downward pressure, with LME aluminum down 3.40% to $3,037 per ton, zinc down 3.37% to $3,287.50 per ton, and lead down 1.77% to $1,973.50 per ton [3] - Shanghai zinc main contract fell by 6.86% to ¥24,515 per ton, while lead dropped by 2.31% to ¥16,680 per ton, reflecting the overall bearish sentiment in the market [4]