Copper falls, set for worst week since March on AI rout
Bullish strength: 40/100
- SHFE copper inventories fell over 24% to 33,848 tons, the lowest in almost three years.
- Yangshan copper import premium reached $210 per ton, matching its record high.
- Ongoing mine supply challenges and tight physical availability outside the U.S. could support prices.
Bearish strength: 60/100
- LME copper fell 1.3% and was on track for a 3.44% weekly decline.
- Technology stock losses and concerns over AI investment weakened copper market sentiment.
- Potential stricter U.S. AI regulation could constrain data center expansion and expected copper demand.
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