Core Insights - The global copper market experienced significant price volatility on August 3, 2025, with a sharp decline affecting both domestic and international markets, as well as scrap copper prices [1] Group 1: International Market Impact - COMEX copper futures fell by 22%, marking the largest single-day drop since 1968, with prices decreasing by $1.24 per pound to $4.33 [2] - Major copper mining companies saw stock price declines, with Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO.US) down nearly 7% and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX.US) plummeting by 11% [2] - Analysts attribute the price drop to a "rational return" following irrational speculation driven by trade tensions, which previously inflated copper prices by approximately 40% [2] Group 2: Domestic Market Reaction - Domestic copper prices also fell, with the Yangtze River region's spot price dropping to ¥78,460 per ton, a decrease of ¥220, and Guangdong's price falling to ¥78,160 per ton, down ¥240 [3] - The futures market reflected similar trends, with August and September contracts declining by ¥40, settling at ¥78,390 and ¥78,400 per ton, respectively [3] - Aluminum prices also saw a decline, stabilizing at ¥20,520 per ton, down ¥60 [3] Group 3: Scrap Copper Price Trends - Scrap copper prices across various domestic regions experienced widespread declines, with significant drops in areas like Sichuan and Heilongjiang, where "No. 1 scrap copper" fell by ¥200 per ton [5] - Bright copper wire prices saw a more pronounced decrease, dropping by ¥400 per ton [5] - In contrast, some regions maintained stable prices for imported yellow mixed copper, indicating steady demand [5] Group 4: Future Outlook - The overall decline in copper and scrap prices is closely linked to international price fluctuations and changes in domestic demand [6] - Future price movements will be significantly influenced by international copper prices and the domestic economic landscape, necessitating companies to monitor market dynamics closely [6]