Copper Prices Eases as China Adjusts Market Margins Ahead of Labor Day

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Pre Holiday Liquidation

The SHFE adjustment has forced many speculators to deleverage, creating downward pressure. However, physical premiums in the Yangtze River Delta remain high, indicating strong underlying demand.

Energy Transition Work Plan

China's NEA has released a new energy consumption plan for late 2026, focusing on grid expansion. This long-term fundamental remains a bullish anchor for copper despite short-term holiday fluctuations.