SMM Copper Cathode Spot Prices, Nov 22

Global economy is recovering, and the US liquidity contraction is expected to strengthen. When the US dollar, measured by the constant value, appreciates, the absolute price of copper fell (relative concept); the depreciation of the non-US currency suppressed purchase demand and also suppressed demand. The appreciation of the US dollar improves the production enthusiasm of non-US copper-producing regions. As copper is priced in US dollar, the appreciation of the US dollar will lower the production costs. Most of the copper-producing areas are in South America and Southeast Asia.

SHFE nonferrous metals rose for the most part on Monday January 25. Copper edged up 0.07%, zinc added 0.74%, lead jumped 2.91%, nickel advanced 0.88% and tin surged 4.09%, while aluminium shed 0.17%.

LME base metals rose across the board on Monday morning, while their counterparts on the SHFE set for a mixed start.  

Nonferrous metals on the SHFE rose for the most part on Thursday morning, holding onto overnight gains, while their counterparts on the LME cruised lower mostly.

SHFE nonferrous metals closed mixed on Monday November 7. Investor sentiment improved last week around coronavirus vaccine rollouts and U.S. stimulus hopes, which fueled a record-setting session Friday on Wall Street.

The rebound in copper prices was attributable to the recovery of demand and supply trends in China since Q2, said Rio Tinto's Laure Baratgin.

In order to achieve a sustainable future, mining giant BHP urges for greater transparency in the pricing mechanisms in the copper market.

Nonferrous metals on the SHFE were mostly lower on Wednesday morning, while their counterparts on the LME set for a mixed start.

Nonferrous metals on the SHFE and LME both fell broadly on Thursday morning, extending losses, as surging global COVID-19 cases triggered more restrictions and stoked concerns about economic recovery.

Stocks of copper in Shanghai bonded areas increased for the twelfth consecutive week, as overseas arrivals increased.