Copper supply squeeze and China demand drive market: HG gains momentum

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Copper jumps 1.31% today to $6.63

Highlights

Copper demand from China remains strong and import appetite is increasing, supporting consumption growth in the sector.
Supply disruptions at mining operations are tightening global copper inventories, sustaining higher price levels.
Copper trades with firm bullish momentum and overbought technical signals, with the price expected to consolidate between $6.5726 to $6.6824 over the next 2 to 3 days.

Chinese demand and supply disruption tighten market, fueling bullish sentiment

Copper is benefiting from robust demand signals out of China, driving increased consumption and import appetite, according to Finimize. Ongoing supply disruptions in mining operations are further tightening the global copper market, as reported by Investing.com, supporting higher prices through constrained inventories. In addition, market sentiment has been influenced by activity in AI-related equities, which continues to shape short-term expectations for industrial metals.

Overbought signals emerge as strong buying momentum dominates

On the H1 chart, HG is trading above the MA-20 at $6.5637 and MA-50 at $6.5223, while holding well above the MA-200 on the daily timeframe at $6.3072. The Ichimoku Kijun at $6.5709 acts as an immediate support level. MACD and ADX both confirm strong buying momentum, with RSI at 69.92 (indicating a buy). Both Stoch RSI and CCI are in overbought territory, highlighting the short-term upside stretch. Bull/Bear Power signals clear dominance by buyers on an intraday basis, and the Awesome Oscillator also supports the ongoing bullish trend. However, the cluster of overbought signals combined with low intraday volatility points to a potentially vulnerable setup in the very near term.

Consolidation likely amid breakout risks on persistent bullish momentum

Over the next 2–3 trading days, copper is expected to consolidate within a range of $6.5726 to $6.6824, reflecting the current volatility band relative to prevailing levels. The probability of an upward breakout remains very high based on momentum readings. Should bullish momentum persist and copper break above $6.6824, further gains may follow. Conversely, a move below $6.5726 could prompt a deeper correction if sentiment shifts.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees copper supported by strong Chinese demand and ongoing supply risks. He remains cautious despite the clear bullish momentum on technical indicators. Overbought signals and low volatility raise the risk of a short-term pullback. "Until copper breaks above $6.6824 with conviction, I would avoid aggressive long positions here."

Earlier, analysts noted that the long-term prospects for industrial metals like copper rely heavily on infrastructure delivery and domestic capacity improvements, alongside global supply-demand dynamics. The current technical setup highlights consolidation as the prevailing scenario, with traders advised to watch for a decisive move beyond $6.6824 as a potential trigger for renewed momentum.

Source of Data: HG Price Analysis by TU

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