【有色】COMEX铜非商业空头创2012年1月以来新低——铜行业周报（20250811-20250815）（王招华/方驭涛）

Core Viewpoint - Copper prices are expected to remain volatile in the short term, with potential upward movement in Q4 due to recovering demand from the power grid and air conditioning sectors, despite current inventory pressures [3][4]. Macro Environment - The probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September has increased, leading to a weaker US dollar this week [3]. Supply and Demand - The inventory arbitrage logic between the US and non-US regions has ended, with previously stored inventory in the US becoming more visible, leading to short-term accumulation pressure on LME and COMEX [3]. - Domestic cable operating rates have slightly decreased, and air conditioning production is expected to decline year-on-year from August to October [3]. Inventory Levels - Domestic copper social inventory decreased by 4.8%, while LME copper inventory increased by 0.1% [4]. - As of August 15, 2025, domestic port copper concentrate inventory was 558,000 tons, down 10.0% from the previous week [4]. Raw Materials - In July, domestic old scrap copper production increased by 3% month-on-month and 1% year-on-year [5]. - China's copper concentrate production in May was 158,000 tons, up 22.7% month-on-month and 11.2% year-on-year [5]. Smelting - In July, domestic electrolytic copper production was 1.1743 million tons, up 3.5% month-on-month and 14.2% year-on-year [6][7]. Demand - The cable industry accounts for approximately 31% of domestic copper demand, with a slight decrease in operating rates [8]. - Air conditioning production is projected to decline year-on-year for the months of August to October [8]. Futures Market - As of August 15, 2025, SHFE copper active contract positions decreased by 5% week-on-week, while COMEX non-commercial net long positions increased by 36% [9].