1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The absolute price of copper is rated as cautiously bullish, and the recommended strategies are long-short arbitrage between domestic and foreign markets and calendar spread arbitrage [5]. 2. Core View of the Report - In September, there are certain disturbances in electrolytic copper production, and the pattern of persistently low TC prices is difficult to change. Meanwhile, demand is not as pessimistic as expected in the middle of the year. Therefore, it is recommended to mainly adopt the strategy of buying on dips for hedging. Considering the "Golden September and Silver October" period and relatively low domestic warehouse receipts, the near - month contracts may rise again, so it is not advisable to establish short positions in domestic near - month contracts for arbitrage trading [5]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data Futures Quotes - On September 11, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai copper opened at 79,950 yuan/ton and closed at 80,130 yuan/ton, a 0.43% increase from the previous trading day's close. During the night session, it opened at 80,160 yuan/ton and closed at 80,490 yuan/ton, a 0.45% increase from the afternoon close of the same day [1]. Spot Situation - According to SMM, the spot premium of electrolytic copper stabilized and rebounded. The average price of SMM1 copper was 80,110 - 80,240 yuan/ton, with a premium of 85 yuan/ton (up 25 yuan) over the main contract. The import loss widened to 500 yuan/ton. Due to reduced circulating supply and a 0.12 - thousand - ton inventory decline in Shanghai, the sales pressure eased, and the spot trading sentiment improved. It is expected that the spot premium will remain firm [2]. Important Information Summary - **Economic Data**: The US CPI annual rate in August was 2.9%, the largest increase in 7 months. The monthly rate was 0.4%, the highest since January and higher than the expected 0.3%. The core CPI annual rate was 3.1%, in line with expectations. The number of initial jobless claims in the US for the week ending September 6 was 263,000, the highest since the week of October 23, 2021, higher than the market expectation of 235,000. The probability of a 25 - BP interest rate cut at the September FOMC meeting was 93.9%, and the probability of a 50 - BP cut was 6.1% [3]. - **Mine End**: Panama is preparing to negotiate with First Quantum Minerals Ltd. about restarting the closed Cobre Panamá copper mine, with discussions expected to start at the end of this year or early 2026. A comprehensive environmental audit of the mine will start in the coming weeks, which will take three to four months to complete [3]. - **Smelting and Import**: Peru's copper production in July increased by 2% year - on - year to 228,007 tons. In the first seven months of 2025, Peru's copper production was about 1.56 million tons, a 3.3% year - on - year increase [4]. - **Consumption**: In August 2025, the domestic output of electrolytic copper foil was 103,600 tons, a 1.97% month - on - month increase. It is expected that in September, the copper foil market will enter the traditional "Golden September and Silver October" period, with prices expected to stabilize and gradually recover. The seasonal stocking demand in the downstream power battery and consumer electronics sectors is expected to increase, which may drive up orders for lithium - ion copper foil and electronic circuit copper foil [4]. - **Inventory and Warehouse Receipts**: LME warehouse receipts decreased by 225 tons to 154,175 tons. SHFE warehouse receipts increased by 902 tons to 20,028 tons. On September 11, the domestic spot inventory of electrolytic copper was 144,300 tons, a decrease of 2,600 tons from the previous week [4]. Strategy - **Absolute Price**: Cautiously bullish. It is recommended to mainly buy on dips for hedging. - **Arbitrage**: Long - short arbitrage between domestic and foreign markets and calendar spread arbitrage [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Macro - globally, tariff policies have a relatively mild impact on economic growth expectations. In the US, the weak employment market has led to a rapid increase in expectations of preventive interest rate cuts by the Fed, and Trump's interference in Fed policies has shaken market confidence in the US dollar. In China, the central bank will implement moderately loose policies, the fiscal side will support traditional and emerging industries, and consumption subsidy policies will boost domestic demand [3][77]. - Fundamentals - globally, frequent mine interruptions have tightened the ore supply and affected the smelting end, raising the cost and thus the copper price. In the consumption end, traditional industries are entering the peak season, and the copper demand of emerging industries (except photovoltaics) remains rigid. Domestic inventory is at a low level, and the global inventory rebound is limited [3][77]. - Overall - the weak US employment market and non - significant inflation, along with the Fed's dovish stance, open the door for a September interest rate cut. Trump's interference challenges the Fed's independence, and the weak US dollar supports the copper price. The tightening of the ore end is intensifying and spreading to the smelting end. The domestic copper supply - demand will return to a tight balance, and social inventory may decline further. It is expected that the copper price will enter an upward - trending oscillation in September and may approach the first - half high if the interest rate cut is realized [3][77]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 2025 August Copper Market Review - Copper prices showed an upward - trending oscillation in August. LME copper rose from around $9,550 to over $9,900, and SHFE copper rose from around 78,000 yuan to around 80,000 yuan. The upward trend was driven by expectations of interest rate cuts, concerns about the Fed's independence, and global mine supply shortages. As of August 29, LME copper closed at $9,906/ton with a monthly decline of 3.1%, and SHFE copper closed at 79,410 yuan/ton with a monthly increase of 1.75%. The market was characterized by a stronger overseas and weaker domestic performance [8]. - In terms of consumption, the terminal consumption of refined copper in China maintained off - season characteristics in August. The construction of power grid investment projects did not increase significantly, and orders in the real estate, engineering, and rail transit sectors slowed down. The air - conditioning production entered the off - season, and the demand for copper in the photovoltaic and communication fields was weak. However, the demand for copper connectors in the new - energy vehicle industry was good. The social inventory remained at a low level of 12 - 150,000 tons, and the spot premium increased after the contract change. The processing fee of copper rods was stable. It is expected that the consumption of traditional industries will recover in September, and the premium of domestic copper will rise [11][12]. 3.2 Macroeconomic Analysis 3.2.1 US Employment Market Shows Weakness, and Expectations of Preventive Interest Rate Cuts within the Year Rise - In August, the US non - farm payrolls increased by only 22,000, far below expectations, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. The number of full - time jobs decreased by 357,000, and the ADP employment increased by only 54,000. The recruitment growth in the goods production and service sectors slowed down, and the salary increase of private - sector employees reached a four - year low. The Fed's latest Beige Book showed that consumer spending was flat or decreased, and corporate investment willingness declined. The weak employment market has increased the expectations of preventive interest rate cuts, with some in the market expecting a 50 - BP cut in September. However, some hawkish officials oppose the cut, arguing that inflation is still above the 2% target [14][15]. 3.2.2 US Manufacturing Contracts, while Eurozone Manufacturing Recovers Significantly - The US ISM manufacturing PMI in August dropped to 48.7, remaining in the contraction range for six consecutive months. Although the new orders index expanded for the first time this year, the employment index decreased, and the price - paid index declined, indicating a potential slowdown in inflation. The overall situation shows that US manufacturing enterprises face many challenges and are reluctant to expand investment [17]. - The Eurozone manufacturing PMI in August rose to 50.5, ending a three - year contraction. Germany's manufacturing PMI rose significantly, and France's also showed a recovery trend. The strong PMI data and controlled inflation provide a basis for the ECB's policy - making. The ECB may pause interest rate cuts in the short term, but there is a possibility of resuming cuts by the end of the year if service - sector inflation further declines and the impact of tariff policies on the economy intensifies [18]. 3.2.3 The Central Bank Implements Moderately Loose Policies, and the Decline in Industrial Enterprise Profits Narrowed in August - The central bank proposed to implement moderately loose monetary policies in the second - quarter monetary policy report. It aims to maintain liquidity, match the growth of social financing and money supply with economic growth and price targets, and promote a reasonable recovery of prices. It will also improve the interest - rate regulation framework, lower the cost of bank liabilities, and support key areas such as innovation, consumption, and small enterprises [19]. - In July, the year - on - year decline in the profits of Chinese industrial enterprises above a designated size narrowed. The profits of high - tech manufacturing increased rapidly, driving the overall industrial profit growth. The fourth - quarter policy of "anti - involution + stable growth" is expected to boost the demand for industrial products and non - ferrous metals, providing upward momentum for the copper price [20]. 3.3 Fundamental Analysis 3.3.1 Global Ore Supply is Continuously Disrupted, and the Panama Copper Mine Enters the Environmental Assessment Audit Stage - As of the end of August, the spot TC of copper concentrate remained at an extremely low level of around - $41/ton. The global supply interference rate of copper concentrate is increasing, and the supply growth rate in 2025 is expected to drop to 1.1% - 1.4%. Many major mines have experienced interruptions and suspensions, such as the Panama copper mine's environmental audit, the suspension of Teck Resources' expansion project in Peru, and the temporary shutdown of several mines in Chile and Indonesia. The output loss of Kamoa this year is expected to exceed 100,000 tons. The overall situation shows that the tight supply of copper concentrate continues [24][25]. 3.3.2 Domestic Output May Decline from the High Level, and the Release of Overseas Refined Copper Capacity is Restricted - In August, China's electrolytic copper output was 1.172 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 15.6%. However, due to the "770 Document" that restricts the production of scrap - copper enterprises, domestic refined copper output in September is expected to decline by 4% - 5% month - on - month, a reduction of about 50,000 - 80,000 tons. - Overseas, Glencore's two smelters in the Philippines and Chile have been shut down, resulting in an expected output loss of 300,000 tons this year. The new overseas refined copper production capacity in 2025 is expected to be 620,000 tons, but the actual increase is estimated to be only about 150,000 tons [31][32]. 3.3.3 Refined Copper Imports Gradually Recover, and the Yangshan Copper Premium in US Dollars Declines - From January to July, China's cumulative imports of unwrought copper and copper products decreased by 2.6% year - on - year, while the imports of copper ore and concentrate increased by 8.1%. The decline in refined copper imports narrowed to 6.4%, and the import volume in July increased by 8.2% year - on - year. In August, the export window gradually closed, and some overseas goods flowed back to the LME Asian warehouse. The Yangshan copper premium dropped significantly, and the US copper premium almost disappeared. The inflow of US scrap copper into China has decreased significantly [54][55]. 3.3.4 Overseas Inventory Flows to North America, and Domestic Inventory Enters a Low - Level Range - Since August, domestic inventory has remained in a low - level range of 120,000 - 150,000 tons. By August 29, the global visible inventory (including Shanghai bonded area) rebounded to 599,000 tons. The total inventory of the three major exchanges (LME, COMEX, and SHFE) increased by 70,000 tons to 516,000 tons. The COMEX inventory stopped increasing, and the LME inventory gradually recovered. The domestic copper visible inventory increased to 162,000 tons. It is expected that the global visible inventory will increase slightly in September, and domestic inventory may decline further due to the peak - season demand [58][60]. 3.3.5 Traditional Industries Enter the Peak Season, and the Growth of Emerging Industries (Except Photovoltaics) Remains Stable - Power grid investment - the total investment in the power grid by the State Grid and China Southern Power Grid in 2025 is expected to reach 80 billion yuan, an increase of 22 billion yuan compared to 2024. The construction of "5 direct - current and 2 alternating - current" UHV lines will start this year. The copper demand for power grid investment is expected to grow at a rate of 3% [65]. - Photovoltaic and wind power - from January to July, China's photovoltaic installed capacity increased by 80.7% year - on - year, but the growth rate slowed down significantly in July and August. The government is taking measures to regulate the photovoltaic industry, and the second - half installed capacity may decline sharply. The wind - power installed capacity increased by 79.4% from January to July, but the full - year forecast has been lowered. The copper demand for the wind - and - solar industries is expected to decline by 7% - 8% [66][69]. - Real estate - from January to July, China's real estate development investment decreased by 12% year - on - year. The decline in housing prices in 70 large and medium - sized cities narrowed. Policy support is expected to stabilize the real estate market, but the copper demand for real estate is expected to decline slightly by 2% - 3% [70][71]. - Air - conditioning - from January to July, China's air - conditioning production increased by 1.5% year - on - year. In September, the domestic and export production schedules of air - conditioners decreased compared to last year. The air - conditioning market faces challenges of weakening domestic and external demand [72][73]. - New - energy vehicles - from January to July, China's new - energy vehicle production and sales increased by 39.2% and 38.5% respectively. The export increased by 75.2%. With policy support, the copper demand for new - energy vehicles is expected to grow by more than 25% [74]. 3.4 Market Outlook - Macro - factors and fundamentals are expected to drive the copper price upward. The weak US dollar and tight supply - demand fundamentals will support the copper price. In September, the copper price is expected to oscillate upwards and may approach the first - half high if the interest rate cut is realized [77].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - China's PPI year - on - year decline narrowed to 2.9% in August, and the decline in PPI year - on - year has narrowed for the first time since March, indicating that the previous production - limiting measures of upstream state - owned enterprises are taking effect, but the foundation for PPI recovery is not solid [7][8]. - For the pig sector, there is a pattern of weak reality and strong expectations. The short - term weakness is difficult to change, and the idea of large reverse arbitrage is maintained [10]. - For the soybean meal sector, it is in a rebound and oscillation state. The price is waiting for the guidance of trade negotiations, and the market is trading time for space [11]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Commodity Research 3.1.1 Precious Metals - Gold: The non - farm payrolls are revised downwards. The trend intensity is 1 [14][18]. - Silver: The gold - silver ratio is rising. The trend intensity is 1 [14][18]. 3.1.2 Base Metals - Copper: The US dollar is under pressure, and the price rises. The trend intensity is 1 [14][22]. - Zinc: It is in range - bound oscillation. The trend intensity is 0 [14][25]. - Lead: The inventory decreases, which supports the price. The trend intensity is 0 [14][28]. - Tin: It is in range - bound oscillation. The trend intensity is 0 [14][31]. - Aluminum: It runs strongly. The trend intensity is 0 [14][34]. - Alumina: It is supported by cost. The trend intensity is 0 [14][34]. - Cast aluminum alloy: It follows electrolytic aluminum. The trend intensity is 0 [14][34]. - Nickel: It runs in a narrow - range oscillation. The trend intensity is 0 [14][38]. - Stainless steel: There is a game between reality and expectation, and the steel price may oscillate. The trend intensity is 0 [14][38]. 3.1.3 Energy Metals - Lithium carbonate: It oscillates weakly, and attention should be paid to the actual progress of resumption of production. The trend intensity is - 1 [14][44]. 3.1.4 Industrial Metals - Industrial silicon: The Inner Mongolia meeting increases news - based disturbances. The trend intensity is 0 [14][47]. - Polysilicon: Attention should be paid to the fermentation of market sentiment. The trend intensity is 1 [14][47]. 3.1.5 Ferrous Metals - Iron ore: It oscillates in a wide range. The trend intensity is 0 [14][50]. - Rebar: It oscillates in a wide range. The trend intensity is 0 [14][52]. - Hot - rolled coil: It oscillates in a wide range. The trend intensity is 0 [14][53]. - Ferrosilicon: Market sentiment disturbs, and it oscillates in a wide range. The trend intensity is 0 [14][56]. - Silicomanganese: Market sentiment disturbs, and it oscillates in a wide range. The trend intensity is 0 [14][56]. - Coke: Expectations are repeated, and it oscillates in a wide range. The trend intensity is 0 [14][60]. - Coking coal: Expectations are repeated, and it oscillates in a wide range. The trend intensity is 0 [14][61]. 3.1.6 Forest Products - Logs: It oscillates repeatedly. The trend intensity is not provided [14][63]. 3.1.7 Chemicals - p - Xylene: It rebounds in the short term, and the monthly spread is in a positive arbitrage. No trend intensity provided [14]. - PTA: The monthly spread is in a positive arbitrage. No trend intensity provided [14]. - MEG: It rebounds in the short term. No trend intensity provided [14]. - Rubber: It oscillates in a wide range. No trend intensity provided [14]. - Synthetic rubber: It oscillates within the fundamental valuation range. No trend intensity provided [14]. - Asphalt: Refineries resume production stably, and the shipment in the north slows down. No trend intensity provided [14]. - LLDPE: It has a medium - term oscillating market. No trend intensity provided [14]. - PP: It oscillates in the short term, and there is still pressure in the medium - term trend. No trend intensity provided [14]. - Caustic soda: It is not advisable to chase short. No trend intensity provided [14]. - Pulp: It oscillates strongly. No trend intensity provided [14]. - Glass: The price of the original sheet is stable. No trend intensity provided [14]. - Methanol: It oscillates. No trend intensity provided [14]. - Urea: It oscillates weakly. No trend intensity provided [14]. - Styrene: It is strong in the short term and weak in the medium term. No trend intensity provided [14]. - Soda ash: There is little change in the spot market. No trend intensity provided [14]. 3.1.8 Energy - LPG: Geopolitical conflicts intensify, and the potential supply risk increases. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Propylene: The supply device fluctuates, and the spot trading price rises. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - PVC: It oscillates at a low level. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Fuel oil: It oscillates narrowly at night, showing a short - term adjustment trend. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Low - sulfur fuel oil: The weakness continues, and the price spread between high - and low - sulfur in the overseas spot market narrows again. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. 3.1.9 Agricultural Products - Short - fiber: It rebounds in the short term. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Bottle chips: It rebounds in the short term. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Offset printing paper: It oscillates at a low level. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Pure benzene: It is strong in the short term and weakly oscillates. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Palm oil: The fundamental driving force is insufficient, and it corrects in the short term. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Soybean oil: The US soybean oil policy is uncertain, and there are limited themes for soybean oil. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Soybean meal: The US soybeans closed down overnight, and the Dalian soybean meal may oscillate. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Soybean: It rebounds after over - decline. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Corn: It oscillates. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Sugar: Attention should be paid to Brazil's exports. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Cotton: Attention should be paid to the situation of new cotton listing. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Eggs: It oscillates in the short term. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Pigs: The spot is weak, and the policy is strong. No trend intensity provided [14][16]. - Peanuts: Attention should be paid to the listing of new peanuts. No trend intensity provided [14][16].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Last week, copper prices fluctuated at a high level. The dismal US non - farm payroll data in August and the rising unemployment rate boosted the expectation of an interest rate cut this month, but the market has already fully priced in the rate cut in September. Some hawkish officials maintain a cautious stance, believing that if the Fed's independence is threatened, the low - inflation environment in the US will be severely damaged, and the Fed may not conduct an unexpected rate cut this month. Fundamentally, the shortage of overseas mining resources persists. Due to the new tax policy, the smelting profit of scrap copper may be limited, and the refined copper production in China will decline to some extent in September. With the arrival of the peak consumption season in September and October, social inventory may fall, and the B - structure of the near - month contract has widened [2][7]. - Overall, the weak US non - farm payroll data boosts the interest rate cut expectation, but the market has already priced it in. Hawkish officials warn that if Trump overly interferes with the Fed's independence, the low - inflation environment in the US will be damaged. The market will remain relatively cautious before the Fed makes a decision. In addition, China's manufacturing sentiment has recovered, industrial output has resumed growth, the contraction of new export business has slowed down, and the anti - involution sentiment is still fermenting. The emerging industry sectors in the A - share market continue to rise. Fundamentally, the shortage of overseas mining resources remains. Due to the new tax policy, the refined copper production in China will decline in September. With the arrival of the peak consumption season, refined copper will return to a tight - balance structure. It is expected that copper prices will continue to rise after the short - term fluctuation [2][10]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Data - LME copper price on September 5 was $9865.00/ton, down $41.00 (- 0.41%) from August 29; COMEX copper price was 454.35 cents/pound, down 4.15 cents (- 0.91%); SHFE copper price was 80140.00 yuan/ton, up 730.00 yuan (0.92%); international copper price was 70470.00 yuan/ton, down 20.00 yuan (- 0.03%). The Shanghai - London ratio rose to 8.12, the LME spot premium/discount was - $68.04/ton, up $12.22 (- 15.23%), and the Shanghai spot premium/discount was 165 yuan/ton, down 85 yuan [3]. - As of September 5, LME copper inventory was 157,950 tons, down 950 tons (- 0.60%); COMEX inventory was 305,345 short tons, up 27,502 short tons (9.90%); SHFE inventory was 81,833 tons, up 2,103 tons (2.64%); Shanghai bonded - area inventory was 80,200 tons, down 3,300 tons (- 3.95%). The total inventory was 625,328 tons, up 25,355 tons (4.23%) [6]. 3.2 Market Analysis and Outlook - **Price Fluctuation Reasons**: The dismal US non - farm payroll data in August and the rising unemployment rate boosted the expectation of an interest rate cut this month, but the market has already fully priced it in. Some hawkish officials maintain a cautious stance. Fundamentally, the shortage of overseas mining resources persists. The new tax policy may limit scrap - copper smelting profits, leading to a decline in domestic refined copper production in September. With the arrival of the peak consumption season, social inventory may fall, and the B - structure of the near - month contract has widened [7]. - **Inventory Situation**: As of September 5, the total inventory of LME, COMEX, SHFE, and Shanghai bonded - area rose to 625,000 tons. LME copper inventory was basically flat, the proportion of cancelled warrants remained at 10%; SHFE inventory increased slightly by 0.2 million tons; Shanghai bonded - area inventory decreased by 0.33 million tons. The LME inventory rebound trend has basically ended, the US copper inventory continued to rise, and the Shanghai - London ratio rose to 8.12 due to the weak US dollar index last week [7]. - **Macro - situation**: In the US, the non - farm payrolls in August increased by only 22,000, far lower than expected, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. The number of full - time jobs decreased by 357,000, which is the second consecutive month of significant decline. The ADP employment in August increased by only 54,000, far lower than expected. The Fed's Beige Book shows that consumer spending has flattened or declined, and business investment willingness has decreased. Some Fed officials advocate interest rate cuts. In China, the S&P manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5, higher than the previous value of 49.5, and the new order index reached the highest since March. New export orders slightly decreased [8]. - **Supply - demand Situation**: Globally, the supply of mining resources remains tight, and the domestic weekly spot TC remains at a relatively low level of - $40.8/ton. Some mines have production problems. In China, refined copper production in September may decline significantly due to the new scrap - copper tax policy. In terms of demand, power grid investment projects will accelerate, the operating rate of refined - copper rod enterprises has rebounded, the new - energy vehicle market will enter the peak consumption season, and the domestic refined - copper market may face a tight - balance situation [9]. 3.3 Industry News - Canada's Teck Resources has suspended some major expansion projects and is working on solving the production problems of its flagship QuebradaBlanca (QB) copper mine in Chile. The review will end in October, and most of the subsequent work will focus on tailings facilities. Some approved projects will continue [12]. - SolGold has moved its tax registration to Switzerland and is promoting its flagship Cascabel copper - gold project into the development stage. It is considering adding a new listing location. The company aims to improve financial performance, increase shareholder value through tax optimization, and enhance investor appeal [13]. - Capstone Copper's Mantoverde mine in Chile will face a temporary production decline due to the failure of two ball - mill drive motors. The company will operate at half - capacity by bypassing the mill and may advance the maintenance work. It is estimated that copper - concentrate production will decrease by 3000 - 4000 tons during the four - week repair period, and an investigation into the root cause of the failure has been launched [14]. 3.4 Related Charts - The report provides 18 charts, including the price trends of SHFE copper and LME copper, LME copper inventory, global visible inventory, SHFE and bonded - area inventory, LME inventory and cancelled warrants, COMEX inventory and cancelled warrants, SHFE copper basis, refined - scrap copper price difference, copper spot premium/discount, SHFE copper inter - month spread, spot premium/discount and Yangshan copper premium, copper internal - external price ratio, copper import profit and loss, copper concentrate spot TC, SHFE - LME ratio excluding exchange rate, COMEX copper non - commercial net long position ratio, and LME copper investment fund net position change [16][21][25][31][37][41].

1. Report Summary - The weak employment data released by the US strengthened the market's expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut this month, and the US dollar index weakened. The current macro - sentiment still follows the change of the Fed's interest - rate cut expectation, and the performance of this week's US non - farm payrolls data is the focus [5][11]. - The domestic manufacturing PMI in August was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, and the manufacturing sentiment improved [5][13]. - The tightness in the copper mine end persists. The spot processing fee of domestic copper concentrates has declined continuously, and there is a large difference between holders and smelters on the processing fee. The estimated output of domestic electrolytic copper in August is 1.1683 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.5% and a year - on - year increase of 15.3%. Domestic smelters' willingness to cut production is still not strong, which in turn supports the copper concentrate quotation [5]. - Copper inventory changes are not significant. The inventory of domestic electrolytic copper has not increased significantly. The Fed's interest - rate cut provides upward space for copper prices. The tight copper mine situation and the improvement of the macro - situation jointly support copper prices. The trading strategy is that copper prices may oscillate stronger, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the 81,000 mark above [5]. 2. Bull - Bear Focus Bullish Factors - The expectation of the Fed's interest - rate cut is heating up [8]. - The spot processing fee continues to decline, and the tightness at the mine end still exists [8]. - The spot continues to maintain a premium [8]. Bearish Factors - Social inventory continues to accumulate [8]. - The output of electrolytic copper continues to remain at a high level [8]. 3. Data Analysis International Economic Data - The US 7 - month core PCE price index increased by 2.9% year - on - year, in line with expectations and the previous value. The August ISM manufacturing index rose slightly from 48 to 48.7, lower than the expected 49, and has been below the boom - bust line for six consecutive months. The new order index expanded for the first time since the beginning of this year, but the output index fell back into the contraction range. The number of job openings in July dropped to a 10 - month low. The Fed's Beige Book showed that economic activity in most parts of the US has changed little recently, with price increases and little change in overall employment levels. Fed Governor Waller said that interest - rate cuts should start this month and could be cut multiple times in the next 3 - 6 months [11]. - The ADP employment data in August showed an increase of 54,000 people, lower than expected. The number of initial jobless claims in the week ending August 30 was 237,000, higher than expected. The cooling of the US labor market has strengthened the expectation of the Fed's interest - rate cut, and the probability of a rate cut in September has risen to 97.4% [11]. Domestic Manufacturing Data - The domestic manufacturing PMI in August was 49.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating an improvement in the manufacturing sentiment. The PMI of large enterprises was 50.8%, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous month and above the critical point; the PMI of medium - sized enterprises was 48.9%, down 0.6 percentage points from the previous month and below the critical point; the PMI of small enterprises was 46.6%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month and below the critical point [13]. Copper - Related Data - **Copper Ore and Concentrate Imports**: In July, China's copper ore and concentrate imports were 2.56 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 8.96% and a year - on - year increase of 18.45%. The supplies from Chile and Peru both rebounded, with a month - on - month increase of over 10%. Chile's copper output in July was 445,214 tons, with a slight month - on - month increase of 5% and a limited year - on - year increase. However, in late July, a collapse accident occurred in a new mining area of the world's largest underground copper mine of Codelco, and Codelco lowered its 2025 copper production guidance in August [16]. - **Copper Concentrate Processing Fee**: As of the week of August 29, the Mysteel standard clean copper concentrate TC weekly index was - 41.2 US dollars per dry ton, down 2.59 US dollars per dry ton from the previous week. The spot processing fee of domestic copper concentrates has declined continuously, and the tightness at the mine end will continue to trouble the copper market [20]. - **Refined Copper Production and Imports**: In July, China's refined copper production was 1.27 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 14%. Affected by the shortage of cold material supply, some smelters started to cut production slightly. In August, the number of smelters cutting production due to the shortage of copper concentrates and cold materials increased compared with July. In July, China's refined copper imports were 336,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.32% and a year - on - year increase of 12.05%. The import loss narrowed in July, and imports remained at a relatively high level within the year [25]. - **Scrap Copper Imports**: In July, China's scrap copper imports were 183,200 tons, a month - on - month increase of 3.73% and a year - on - year decrease of 1.98%. The supplies from Asian countries such as Japan, Thailand, and South Korea increased significantly. The main driving factor for the increase in scrap copper imports was strong domestic demand [28]. - **Copper Scrap - Refined Spread**: As of September 4, the copper scrap - refined spread was around - 305 yuan per ton, which was not conducive to refined copper consumption [32]. - **Copper Inventory**: LME copper inventory rebounded last week to a three - month high of 158,575 tons. SHFE copper inventory decreased slightly in the week of August 29, with a weekly decrease of 2.39% to 79,748 tons. COMEX copper inventory continued to accumulate to a new high since January 2004. On September 4, the domestic electrolytic copper spot inventory was 148,100 tons, an increase of 7,700 tons from the 1st [50]. - **Copper Premium**: On September 4, the premium of Shanghai Wumaohui 1 copper spot was around 135 yuan per ton, and the premium range narrowed. The LME 0 - 3 spot discount was around - 66.89 US dollars per ton, and the discount range narrowed [54]. 4. Future Outlook - Copper prices may oscillate stronger, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the 81,000 mark above [57].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Copper: Cautiously bullish [7] - Arbitrage: On hold - Options: short put @ 78,000 yuan/ton [7] Core View of the Report - In September, there are relatively large disturbances on the supply side, such as a decrease in the circulation of scrap copper and a concentrated period of smelter maintenance. Although the downstream performance is not outstanding, the support from the power grid for demand still exists. Coupled with the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut, copper prices are expected to remain relatively strong in September [7] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data - **Futures Quotes**: On September 4, 2025, the main contract of Shanghai copper opened at 80,000 yuan/ton and closed at 79,770 yuan/ton, a -0.42% decrease from the previous trading day's close. The night session opened at 79,680 yuan/ton and closed at 79,650 yuan/ton, a 0.13% increase from the afternoon close [1] - **Spot Situation**: The spot premium of SMM 1 electrolytic copper to the 2509 contract was 60 - 300 yuan/ton, with an average of 180 yuan/ton, a 10 yuan/ton decrease from the previous day. The spot price was 79,950 - 80,430 yuan/ton. The import loss was maintained at 300 - 400 yuan/ton, and the BACK structure continued. The market procurement sentiment was weak, but the concentrated arrival of imports boosted the sales sentiment. The premium of mainstream flat - water copper dropped to 80 yuan/ton, and the price in Jiangsu was pressured to 20 - 40 yuan/ton. Low - priced goods such as African and Kazakh copper had good transactions. It is expected that the stocking demand on Friday may support the premium with limited decline [2] - **Important Information Summary**: US economic data showed weak employment but strong service industry expansion. Weak employment data significantly increased the marginal expectation of interest rate cuts, with a 99.4% expectation of a September rate cut according to Fedwatch [3] Supply - Side Information - **Mine End**: Freeport - McMoRan is promoting three expansion projects and researching a technology innovation. It plans to invest $3.5 billion to expand the Baghdad copper mine in Arizona, with a possible investment decision by the end of 2025 and expected production in 2029. It may increase the capacity of the Lone Star copper mine in Arizona and the El Abra mine in Chile. The El Abra expansion plan involves a $7.5 billion investment with a target production time of 2033. The company hopes to extract an additional 800 million pounds (about 363,000 tons) of copper per year by 2030 through a "low - cost copper extraction technology" and is researching a "new additive" to improve copper recovery. The company also calls on the US government to increase incentives for domestic copper producers and shorten project approval time [4] - **Smelting and Import**: In September, China's refined copper market has a rare supply contraction. Multiple research institutions predict a 4% - 5% month - on - month decline in production, the first such decline in September since 2016. The reasons are the new tax policy reducing scrap copper processing profits and the peak of smelter equipment maintenance. The operating rate of smelters relying on scrap copper or anode copper is expected to drop by 8.3 percentage points to 59.9% [5] Demand - Side Information - **Consumption**: At the end of the month, downstream cable enterprises face increased capital pressure, high copper prices suppress orders, and the demand for enameled wires is weak. The raw material inventory decreased by 3.25% to 3.27 tons, and the finished product inventory increased by 2.87% to 6.8 tons. It is expected that demand will pick up next week, and the substitution effect of refined copper rods may increase. In the wire and cable industry, high copper prices at the beginning of the week suppressed order release, and most enterprises focused on completing existing orders, with only a few making advance purchases due to bullish expectations. The power grid demand provides support, while other industries are still in the off - season [5] Inventory and Warehouse Receipt Information - LME warehouse receipts decreased by 200 tons to 158,375 tons. SHFE warehouse receipts increased by 358 tons to 19,829 tons. On September 1, the domestic electrolytic copper spot inventory was 140,600 tons, a change of 8,500 tons from the previous week [6] Price and Related Data | Category | Details | | --- | --- | | **Spot (Premium/Discount)** | SMM: 1 copper, today's premium is 180 (compared to 190 yesterday, 205 last week, 180 one month ago); premium copper 285; flat - water copper 75; wet - process copper - 20; Yangshan premium 60 [26] | | **LME (0 - 3)** | - 67 (compared to - 70 yesterday, - 90 last week, - 49 one month ago) [26] | | **Inventory** | LME: 158,375 tons; SHFE: 79,748 tons; COMEX: 258,003 tons [27] | | **Warehouse Receipts** | SHFE warehouse receipts: 19,829 tons; LME cancelled warehouse receipt ratio: 8.53% [27] | | **Arbitrage** | CU11 - CU09 (continuous three - near - month): - 120; CU10 - CU09: - 30; CU09/AL09: 3.87; CU09/ZN09: 3.61 [27] | | **Import Profit** | - 48 (compared to - 53 yesterday, 331 last week, - 149 one month ago) [28] | | **Shanghai - London Ratio (Main Contract)** | 8.03 (compared to 7.96 yesterday, 8.10 last week, 8.14 one month ago) [28] |

Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. Core Views - **Domestic and Overseas Economy**: Domestically, pro - service consumption policies in September and real - estate policies are being promoted, but their effects need further observation. Industrial profit repair takes time. Overseas, the US economy shows "soft landing" features, and employment data strengthens the market's Fed rate - cut expectation. Attention should be paid to non - farm employment and unemployment data. Also, the high prices of long - term bonds in the UK, Germany, and France may lead to speculation about a global credit "crisis" [2]. - **Renminbi Exchange Rate**: The core of the current RMB - US dollar exchange rate is the rhythm control. External environment changes will dominate the short - term spot exchange rate. After a strong employment report followed by a weak QCEW correction notice, market dovish sentiment may increase. The non - farm data is crucial. The RMB - US dollar spot exchange rate is likely to gradually repair to a reasonable equilibrium, with attention on market sentiment around 7.13 [4]. - **Stock Index**: The stock index is expected to adjust in the short term, with limited downside space [4]. - **Treasury Bonds**: The bond market lacks upward momentum, and the 10 - year Treasury yield has resistance around 1.75%. The market may enter a short - term shock. It is not advisable to chase high, and previous long positions should stop profit [7]. - **Container Shipping**: The short - term weak and volatile pattern continues. There are uncertainties from US tariffs and mainstream shipping companies' Golden Week blank - sailing plans. EC is likely to continue to fluctuate, and it is recommended to wait and see [10]. - **Commodities - Non - ferrous Metals**: - Copper: Copper prices may remain strong in the short term due to tight supply and the Fed rate - cut expectation [12]. - Aluminum: Aluminum is expected to be volatile and strong in the short term, with a price range of 20,500 - 21,000. It is recommended to build positions in batches on dips. Alumina is in a weak and volatile state, and it is recommended to sell call options. Cast aluminum alloy is also volatile and strong [14]. - Lead: Lead prices are expected to fluctuate, and strategies such as selling out - of - the - money call options or double - selling can be considered [16]. - Zinc: Zinc prices are affected by the macro environment and are expected to be in a bottom - strong and volatile state in the short term. Trading strategies such as selling the outer market and buying the inner market or selling out - of - the - money put options can be considered [19]. - Nickel and Stainless Steel: Affected by the non - ferrous market, they are expected to be in a volatile state. Attention should be paid to the impact of the Fed rate - cut expectation and the US dollar trend [21]. - Tin: Tin prices are expected to be slightly strong due to tight supply, with a target of 276,000 yuan per ton [23]. - Lithium Carbonate: The market is in a shock - adjustment stage. It is recommended to observe the spot - futures price difference and downstream actual receiving situations [24]. - Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon: Industrial silicon has limited downward space and is expected to rise in the medium - to - long - term. Polysilicon is in a wide - range shock state, and caution is needed in operation [26][27]. - **Commodities - Black Metals**: - Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil: The steel market is in a weak fundamental state, with prices facing upward pressure. However, there are expectations for peak - season demand, and the market may be in a short - term shock - adjustment state. Attention should be paid to actual peak - season demand and macro policies [29]. - Iron Ore: Iron ore prices are currently strong but the rise may not be sustainable. Attention should be paid to short - selling hedging opportunities [31]. - Coking Coal and Coke: After the lifting of the military - parade production restrictions, the supply - demand gap of coke is expected to narrow. There may be room for the coke price to fall in the short term. Coking coal has a loose supply - demand structure, but short - term over - supply is not serious. Attention should be paid to pre - National - Day replenishment and peak - season demand verification [33]. - Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese: The supply of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese is loose, and they are in a bottom - shock state. It is recommended to go long on the spread between the two when the spread is - 400 for the 01 contract [34][36]. - **Commodities - Energy and Chemicals**: - Crude Oil: The uncertainty of OPEC+ production increase is high, which will affect oil prices next week. Geopolitical risks are short - term interference factors. The oil market may face downward risks after the market sentiment subsides [38]. - LPG: LPG is expected to maintain a volatile state, affected by overseas factors, with controllable supply and uncertain demand [40]. - PTA - PX: The PX - TA market is mainly affected by structural contradictions, with a long - term trend of concentrated profits towards the PX end. It is recommended to shrink the PTA01 processing fee when it is above 350 [43]. - MEG - Bottle Chip: Ethylene glycol is expected to oscillate between 4,250 - 4,500, mainly following cost and commodity sentiment. It is recommended to build long positions on dips or sell the 4,250 put option for the 10 - contract [47]. - Methanol: The main contradiction of methanol lies in port pressure and high Iranian shipments. It is recommended to hold a small number of long positions and sold put options and pay attention to Iranian shipments and port pick - up [48]. - PP: The supply of PP is increasing, and the demand is uncertain. Its future trend depends on whether downstream demand can maintain high growth [51]. - PE: PE is in a pattern of decreasing supply and increasing demand, but the driving force from demand is not strong. It is expected to be in a volatile state [53]. - Pure Benzene and Styrene: The short - term unilateral driving force of pure benzene and styrene is weak. Pure benzene is expected to be weak and volatile, and for styrene, it is not recommended to short - sell unilaterally. Wait for the end of the decline and then consider buying at a low price [55][56]. - Fuel Oil: Fuel oil is dragged down by OPEC production increase expectations, and the downward driving force remains [57]. - Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil: Low - sulfur fuel oil is affected by OPEC production increase news. Its valuation is low, and it is recommended to wait for long - position opportunities [59]. - Asphalt: Asphalt's short - term performance is mainly affected by cost. In the medium - to - long - term, demand may improve with the arrival of the construction season, but there are still rainfall disturbances [61]. - Rubber and 20 - Number Rubber: Rubber prices are expected to fluctuate, with a slow upward - moving center of gravity. It is recommended to wait and see unilaterally and hold positive spreads for RU9 - 1 [65]. - Urea: Urea is in a pattern with support below and suppression above. The 01 contract is expected to oscillate between 1,650 - 1,850. Attention should be paid to the 1 - 5 reverse spread [66][67]. - Glass, Soda Ash, and Caustic Soda: Soda ash has a supply - strong and demand - weak pattern, with stable demand and high upstream and mid - stream inventories [68]. Summaries by Related Catalogs Financial Futures - **Macro**: US ISM service PMI expands at the fastest pace in half a year, but employment is weak, and prices remain high. The trade deficit widens, and the Fed rate - cut expectation is strengthened [1]. - **Renminbi Exchange Rate**: The on - shore RMB - US dollar exchange rate rises. External environment changes will dominate the short - term spot exchange rate. Attention should be paid to non - farm data [3][4]. - **Stock Index**: The stock index falls with increased volume, and it is expected to adjust in the short term with limited downside space [4][5]. - **Treasury Bonds**: The bond market lacks upward momentum, and the 10 - year Treasury yield has resistance around 1.75%. The market may enter a short - term shock [7]. Container Shipping - The short - term weak and volatile pattern continues. There are uncertainties from US tariffs and shipping companies' blank - sailing plans [8][10]. Commodities - Non - ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The copper price falls slightly but may remain strong in the short term due to tight supply and the Fed rate - cut expectation [11][12]. - **Aluminum**: Aluminum is volatile and strong in the short term, with a price range of 20,500 - 21,000. Alumina is weak and volatile, and cast aluminum alloy is also volatile and strong [13][14]. - **Lead**: Lead prices fluctuate, and strategies such as selling out - of - the - money call options can be considered [15][16]. - **Zinc**: Zinc prices are affected by the macro environment and are in a bottom - strong and volatile state in the short term [18][19]. - **Nickel and Stainless Steel**: Affected by the non - ferrous market, they are in a volatile state, and attention should be paid to the Fed rate - cut expectation and the US dollar trend [19][21]. - **Tin**: Tin prices are slightly strong due to tight supply, with a target of 276,000 yuan per ton [23]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The market is in a shock - adjustment stage. Observe the spot - futures price difference and downstream actual receiving situations [23][24]. - **Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon**: Industrial silicon has limited downward space and is expected to rise in the medium - to - long - term. Polysilicon is in a wide - range shock state [25][27]. Commodities - Black Metals - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil**: Steel mills resume production after the military parade. The market is in a weak fundamental state, with prices facing upward pressure but also supported by peak - season demand expectations [28][29]. - **Iron Ore**: Iron ore prices are strong, but the rise may not be sustainable. Attention should be paid to short - selling hedging opportunities [30][31]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: After the lifting of production restrictions, the coke supply - demand gap is expected to narrow. Coking coal has a loose supply - demand structure [31][33]. - **Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese**: The supply of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese is loose, and they are in a bottom - shock state [34]. Commodities - Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: OPEC+ production increase expectations and US crude oil inventory accumulation lead to a decline in oil prices. The uncertainty of OPEC+ production increase affects future prices [37][38]. - **LPG**: LPG is affected by overseas factors, with controllable supply and uncertain demand, and is expected to maintain a volatile state [39][40]. - **PTA - PX**: The PX - TA market is affected by structural contradictions, with a long - term trend of concentrated profits towards the PX end [41][43]. - **MEG - Bottle Chip**: Ethylene glycol oscillates between 4,250 - 4,500, mainly following cost and commodity sentiment [44][47]. - **Methanol**: The main contradiction of methanol lies in port pressure and high Iranian shipments [48]. - **PP**: The supply of PP is increasing, and the demand is uncertain, depending on downstream demand growth [50][51]. - **PE**: PE is in a pattern of decreasing supply and increasing demand, but the demand driving force is not strong [52][53]. - **Pure Benzene and Styrene**: The short - term unilateral driving force of pure benzene and styrene is weak [54][56]. - **Fuel Oil**: Fuel oil is dragged down by OPEC production increase expectations [57]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: Low - sulfur fuel oil is affected by OPEC production increase news, with low valuation [59]. - **Asphalt**: Asphalt's short - term performance is mainly affected by cost, and demand may improve in the medium - to - long - term [60][61]. - **Rubber and 20 - Number Rubber**: Rubber prices are expected to fluctuate, with a slow upward - moving center of gravity [62][65]. - **Urea**: Urea is in a pattern with support below and suppression above, and attention should be paid to the 1 - 5 reverse spread [66][67]. - **Glass, Soda Ash, and Caustic Soda**: Soda ash has a supply - strong and demand - weak pattern [68].

商 品 研 究 2025 年 09 月 03 日 铜：市场情绪回暖，价格上涨 季先飞 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0012691 jixianfei@gtht.com 【基本面跟踪】 铜基本面数据 | | | 昨日收盘价 | 日涨幅 | 昨日夜盘收盘价 | 夜盘涨幅 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 沪铜主力合约 | 79,660 | -0.15% | 80410 | 0.94% | | | 伦铜3M电子盘 | 10,014 | 1.40% | - | - | | | | 昨日成交 | 较前日变动 | 昨日持仓 | 较前日变动 | | 期 货 | 沪铜主力合约 | 61,677 | -16,804 | 180,065 | -579 | | | 伦铜3M电子盘 | 26,784 | 16,271 | 278,000 | 8,630 | | | | 昨日期货库存 | 较前日变动 | 注销仓单比 | 较前日变动 | | | 沪铜 | 19,501 | -699 | - | - | | | 伦铜 | 158,775 | -100 | 8.23% | -0.06% | | ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The proxy position at the general meeting is more than 97% in favor of the poll, with 83.11% of the register having voted [11][15]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific business line data or key metrics were discussed in the meeting [6]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific market data or key metrics were discussed in the meeting [6]. Company Strategy and Development Direction and Industry Competition - The company is focused on ensuring strong shareholder engagement and participation in meetings, with efforts made to accommodate shareholders across different time zones [16]. - The company has been set up and run as a global business, listed on both the Australian Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, indicating a broad market presence [16]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a high turnout of total shareholders voting and an overwhelmingly favorable vote for the transaction, despite some press coverage suggesting discontent among shareholders [13]. - The CEO emphasized that there has been strong engagement with shareholders, and the company is comfortable with the level of participation and support for the scheme [16]. Other Important Information - The meeting included a discussion on the voting process and the importance of shareholder participation, with a proxy solicitation firm engaged to encourage voting [15]. - The company plans to comply with all regulations regarding the disclosure of voting outcomes [17]. Q&A Session Summary Question: How many shareholders attended the meeting? - There were seven shareholders in attendance at the meeting in Jersey [9]. Question: Has there been any protest votes regarding the takeover price? - The proxy position is more than 97% in favor, indicating no significant protest votes [11][13]. Question: Will the company publish a full copy of the webcast for shareholders? - The company does not consider this issue material and will not publish the webcast [14]. Question: Why was the meeting scheduled late on a Friday night? - The timing was designed to accommodate shareholders in North America, Australia, and Europe, ensuring participation from all regions [16]. Question: Will headcount numbers be included in the voting outcome disclosure? - The company assured compliance with ASX and NYSE regulations regarding the publication of voting results [17].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Copper: Cautiously bullish [7] - Arbitrage: On hold [7] - Options: short put@77000 yuan/ton [7] Core Viewpoints - Currently, copper concentrate trading is relatively active, but the TC price cannot continue to rebound. The downstream and terminal performance is relatively weak, with a strong wait - and - see sentiment. However, due to the market's increased expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut, copper prices remain in a relatively strong pattern. It is recommended to mainly conduct buy - hedging on dips, with the buying range approximately between 77,000 yuan/ton and 77,500 yuan/ton [7] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market News and Important Data Futures Quotes - On August 28, 2025, the main SHFE copper contract opened at 78,820 yuan/ton and closed at 78,930 yuan/ton, a - 0.33% change from the previous trading day's close. The night - session main SHFE copper contract opened at 78,920 yuan/ton and closed at 78,990 yuan/ton, a 0.08% increase from the afternoon close [1] Spot Situation - According to SMM, the spot of SMM 1 electrolytic copper was at a premium of 130 - 280 yuan/ton to the 2509 contract, with an average of 205 yuan/ton, a 35 - yuan/ton increase from the previous day. The electrolytic copper price was 79,080 - 79,300 yuan/ton. Near the end of the month and weekend, the spot premium is expected to remain stable [2] Important Information Summary - Economic data: The annualized revised value of the US Q2 real GDP increased by 3.3% quarter - on - quarter, higher than the expected 3.1% and the initial value of 3%. The annualized revised value of the Q2 core PCE price index increased by 2.5% quarter - on - quarter, consistent with the initial value but lower than the expected 2.6% [3] - Employment market: The number of initial jobless claims in the US last week was 229,000, with an expected 230,000 and the previous value revised from 235,000 to 234,000 [3] - Interest rates: Fed Governor Waller supports a 25 - basis - point interest rate cut at the September meeting and expects further cuts in the next 3 - 6 months [3] - Tariffs: The European Commission proposed to cancel import tariffs on US industrial products on Thursday, part of a trade agreement with the US [3] Mine End - Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals restarted the operation of its Snow Lake copper - gold mine in Manitoba on August 22 after the authorities lifted the mandatory evacuation order. It is expected to resume full - load production in early September and is still expected to achieve its annual production target in 2025 [4] Smelting and Import - The ICSG stated that the global refined copper market had a significant surplus of 251,000 tons in the first half of the year. Global refined copper production increased by 3.6% driven by a 6.2% combined increase in China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo [5] Consumption - In July, the operation of China's copper strip processing industry continued to decline. The 29 sample enterprises produced 141,800 tons of copper strips, a 1.2% month - on - month decrease and a 3.1% year - on - year increase. The average capacity utilization rate was 83.8%, a 0.9 - percentage - point decrease from the previous month [6] Inventory and Warehouse Receipts - LME warehouse receipts changed by 1,100 tons to 157,950 tons. SHFE warehouse receipts changed by - 55 tons to 21,232 tons. On August 25, the domestic electrolytic copper spot inventory was 127,100 tons, a change of 4,100 tons from the previous week [6] Strategy - Copper: Cautiously bullish, recommend buy - hedging on dips in the range of 77,000 - 77,500 yuan/ton [7] - Arbitrage: On hold [7] - Options: short put@77000 yuan/ton [7] Data Tables - The table shows copper price and basis data, including spot premiums, warehouse receipts, inventory, and arbitrage - related data from August 22, 2025, to August 29, 2025 [27][28][29]