HG, CU · Commodities

Copper: Supply constraints & grid CapEx map

Mine disruptions and grid/new-energy CapEx support the medium-term copper mid-cycle; near-term watch USD and China property-linked demand. Broader sector: nonferrous metals deep dive.

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Summary

Key metrics

LME copper
USD 9.8K
Visible inventory (weeks)
2.4
As of 2026-07-10

Supply constraints and grid CapEx underpin the mid-cycle; near-term trading remains sensitive to USD and China property-linked demand.

Risks