{"id":36691,"date":"2025-12-12T15:11:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T07:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/?p=36691"},"modified":"2025-12-12T15:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T07:11:13","slug":"copper-extends-gains-on-china-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-ca\/analysis\/copper-extends-gains-on-china-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Copper Extends Gains on China Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/Image_fx-25-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35377\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copper futures rise to <strong>$5.4207<\/strong>, their highest since late July<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beijing pledges proactive fiscal support for 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fed&#8217;s dovish tilt and tightening supply underpin bullish sentiment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copper prices pushed higher on Friday, with <strong>futures climbing 0.44% to $5.4207 per pound<\/strong>, marking their strongest levels in over four months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Copper rose toward a record high and other metals advanced after the Fed delivered a widely-expected rate cut and maintained the outlook for one more next year <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vXcxAVHgXm\">https:\/\/t.co\/vXcxAVHgXm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bloomberg (@business) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/business\/status\/1998980345778110961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rally was driven by a combination of <strong>supportive central bank policy<\/strong>, <strong>tightening supply<\/strong>, and <strong>renewed stimulus signals out of China<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its annual economic planning meeting, Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to boosting consumption and infrastructure spending in 2026 through <strong>proactive fiscal and monetary measures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The IMF upgrades forecasts for China\u2019s growth and calls for a \u201cmore forceful policy package\u201d from Beijing <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RNJgFMvMN5\">https:\/\/t.co\/RNJgFMvMN5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bloomberg (@business) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/business\/status\/1998658524545519843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The news came just after the US Federal Reserve delivered its <strong>third 25-basis-point rate cut of the year<\/strong>, and Chair Jerome Powell signalled a <strong>less aggressive stance going forward<\/strong>, fuelling hopes for continued global liquidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the supply side, traders remain focused on <strong>output disruptions in Chile and Peru<\/strong>, which together account for nearly <strong>40% of global copper production<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Anglo American shareholders voted in favor of the company\u2019s combination with Teck Resources, clearing a key step toward the creation of a $50 billion metals producer focused on copper mines in Chile and Peru <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lfGBYjXUKp\">https:\/\/t.co\/lfGBYjXUKp<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bloomberg (@business) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/business\/status\/1998471468191981965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miners in the region face mounting challenges, from declining ore grades to regulatory delays and drought-driven water restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, <strong>LME inventories have dropped sharply<\/strong> in recent weeks, with large withdrawals linked to speculation around potential <strong>US tariffs on refined copper imports<\/strong> in early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Technical Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copper is trading at <strong>$5.4207<\/strong>, up <strong>+0.44%<\/strong>, extending its steady climb toward the <strong>$5.43<\/strong> resistance zone. Price action remains bullish, with higher lows building from the <strong>$4.29<\/strong> bottom seen in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The short-term moving averages (5, 10, 30-day) are firmly stacked in bullish order, signalling continued upward momentum. A clean break above the <strong>$5.43\u2013$5.89<\/strong> range could trigger a retest of the yearly high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/1_image-20-1024x445.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36692\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MACD is in positive territory, and the histogram has ticked green again, suggesting bullish momentum is regaining strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediate support lies near <strong>$5.10<\/strong>, with deeper support at the 30-day MA near <strong>$4.95<\/strong>. As long as price remains above the short-term averages, bulls are likely to stay in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copper\u2019s technical breakout aligns with an improving macro backdrop. Continued stimulus from China and Fed easing may reinforce bullish pressure, particularly if LME inventory tightness persists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, traders should watch for resistance at $5.89, as failure to clear it could prompt near-term consolidation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create a live <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/trade-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">VT Markets account<\/a> today to access our platform features, including market insights and educational content.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LME stock drawdowns and South American supply issues add to bullish momentum. &#8211; vtmarkets.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":35377,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[79,78],"class_list":["post-36691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-analysis","tag-base-metals","tag-copper"],"acf":{"acf_article_selection_author":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 4.9.10 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Copper surges on China&#039;s strong support, hitting fresh highs. 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