Group 1: Copper Market Insights - LME three-month copper price reached a new high of $13,188.5 per ton, up $24.5 or 0.19% on January 14, 2023, following a record high of $13,407 [1] - Over the past 12 months, LME copper prices have increased by 44%, driven by mining disruptions, supply shortage concerns, and potential tariffs affecting metal flows to the U.S. [3] - Analyst Ole Hansen noted that demand for hard assets is remarkable due to concerns over currency depreciation and financial risks, while a closing price below $13,000 could trigger a downward trend in copper prices [3] Group 2: Other Base Metals Performance - LME three-month aluminum price decreased by $11.5 or 0.36%, closing at $3,186.0 per ton [7] - LME three-month zinc price increased by $74.5 or 2.33%, closing at $3,276.0 per ton [8] - LME three-month lead price rose by $17 or 0.82%, closing at $2,078.5 per ton [9] - LME three-month nickel price increased by $1,013 or 5.73%, closing at $18,694.0 per ton [10] - LME three-month tin price surged by $3,934 or 7.94%, closing at $53,462.0 per ton, with speculation driving the price increase [6][4]