Group 1 - LME copper prices rebounded on January 19, 2025, due to a weaker dollar and stable economic data from China, alongside reduced production forecasts from Chile, the largest copper producer [1][4][7] - The three-month copper price rose by $162.5, or 1.27%, closing at $12,965.5 per ton, following two consecutive days of decline [1][2] - Over the past six months, copper prices have surged by 31%, driven by concerns over potential supply shortages due to mining disruptions [4][6] Group 2 - China's industrial output data showed a year-on-year growth of 5.2% in December 2025, contributing to positive demand sentiment [6] - The GDP for 2025 was reported at 14,018.79 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.0%, slightly above expectations [6] - Chile has revised down its short-term copper production forecasts, delaying the timeline for reaching a production peak of over 6 million tons [7][8] Group 3 - Concerns over weak demand are reflected in rising copper inventories, with LME warehouse stocks increasing by 3,850 tons, or 2.68%, to 147,425 tons [8] - Shanghai Futures Exchange copper contracts fell by 0.7% amid profit-taking and concerns over demand [8]