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Trade War Escalation Impacts Metals Markets: LME Copper Drops, SHFE Copper Edges Up
iconMar 14, 2025 08:40
Source:SMM
[Trade War Escalation Disrupts Market, LME Copper Closed Lower While SHFE Copper Edged Higher] Macro side, Trump stated that if the EU does not remove the liquor tax, he is expected to impose a 200% retaliatory tariff on wine and champagne. The escalation of global trade tensions dampened market confidence, leading to a decline in US stocks. The US dollar index jumped initially and then pulled back, putting pressure on LME copper, which closed lower. Domestically, the central bank held a meeting and indicated that it would implement a moderately loose monetary policy and is expected to conduct RRR cuts and interest rate cuts when appropriate, providing strong macro policy support for SHFE copper.

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