Downstream Buyers Took a Wait-and-See Approach Amid Surging Copper Prices, Spot Cargo Trading Activity Remained Weak [SMM North China Spot Copper]

[SMM Shanghai Spot Copper] Looking ahead to tomorrow, Peru's energy crisis has raised market concerns over copper ore supply. Copper prices surged significantly during the night session, and end-users' acceptance of the current high copper prices and spot discounts has declined. According to SMM, downstream orders dropped sharply during the day, with purchasing sentiment subdued and dominated by rigid demand. In terms of market performance, suppliers continuously lowered their offers, and spot cargo has shifted from premiums to discounts, with the discount margin widening. However, Friday marks the last trading day of the SHFE copper 2605 contract. As delivery approaches, spot discounts are widening under the Contango price spread structure, and suppliers' willingness to ship to delivery warehouses is increasing. The delivery logic is expected to provide bottom support for spot discounts, limiting further downside room.