Group 1 - Shanghai copper futures closed higher, boosted by weak U.S. economic data, increasing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December [1][2] - The most actively traded Shanghai Futures Exchange copper contract rose by 360 yuan or 0.41% to 87,430 yuan per ton, with a weekly increase of 1.41% [1] - London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month copper rose by 42.5 dollars or 0.39% to 10,982 dollars per ton, with an expected weekly increase of nearly 2% [1] Group 2 - Weak U.S. retail sales and low consumer confidence have strengthened expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next month [2] - The U.S. dollar weakened this week but saw a slight recovery on Friday, making dollar-denominated commodities cheaper for investors holding other currencies, thus supporting metal prices [2] - Other metals on the Shanghai market showed mixed performance, with aluminum rising by 70 yuan or 0.32% to 21,610 yuan per ton, while zinc fell by 50 yuan or 0.22% to 22,425 yuan per ton [2] Group 3 - Morgan Stanley predicts that the attractiveness of rising copper prices, combined with a balanced market and short-term supply risks, will push aluminum prices close to 3,000 dollars per ton in the first half of 2026 [2]