Core Viewpoint - The London Metal Exchange (LME) copper prices have declined due to a strong US dollar and mixed employment data, leading to cautious investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve's December interest rate decision [1] Group 1: Market Performance - As of 16:14 Beijing time, LME three-month copper fell by 0.66% to $10,667 per ton, with a cumulative weekly decline of 1.65% [1] - The Shanghai copper main contract closed down 0.83% at 85,660 yuan per ton, with a weekly drop of 1.43% [1] - LME three-month aluminum decreased by 0.94% to $2,787.50 per ton, zinc fell by 1.33% to $2,976 per ton, lead dropped by 1.07% to $1,989 per ton, tin decreased by 0.79% to $36,775 per ton, and nickel fell by 0.94% to $14,365 per ton [1] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The mixed September employment data, which showed stronger-than-expected job growth but a rise in the unemployment rate to a near four-year high, is significant for the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision [1] - The September employment data is the last official employment report before the December interest rate decision [1] - Many Federal Reserve officials maintain a hawkish stance, contributing to the strength of the US dollar, which pressures dollar-denominated commodities [1]