Copper Futures ( HG1! ), H4 Potential for Bearish DropTitle: Copper Futures ( HG1! ), H4 Potential for Bearish Drop
Type: Bearish Drop
Resistance: 4.1130
Pivot: 4.0145
Support: 3.8945
Preferred case: Looking at the H4 chart, my overall bias for HG1! is bearish due to the current price being below the Ichimoku cloud , indicating a bearish market.
Expecting price to drop from the pivot at 4.0145 where the overlap resistance and 23.6% Fibonacci line is before continue heading down towards the support at 3.8945, where the overlap support is.
It's worth noting that there is an intermediate support at 3.9245, where price might struggle to break through
Alternative scenario: Price could head up towards the resistance at 4.1130, where the overlap resistance and 61.8% Fibonacci line is.
Fundamentals: There are no major news.
Copper
Copper is red hot on China’s reopening, but there is more to itCopper is to commodities, what tech stocks are to equities. They are both historically cyclical but also promise potential long-term growth. Tech stocks were down last year, not because the underlying technologies were dead, but because central banks were aggressively tightening monetary policy. Copper too endured the same fate on account of macro headwinds despite the accelerating energy transition. Lockdowns in China added another layer of disappointment.
So, with the macro backdrop changing this year, is the red metal becoming red hot? Markets appear to be endorsing that narrative. What does the demand and supply situation look like?
China reopening
China consumes more than half of global refined copper with its demand experiencing an eight-fold increase in the past four decades1. Chinese manufacturing activity, therefore, is inevitably a key driver of copper prices (see figure below).
Chinese manufacturing activity remained contractionary through August till December last year, as evident from the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index. In January, while the number remained contractionary at 49.22, the expectation is for it to pick up in the coming months if lockdowns remain sustainably lifted.
China is a crucial source of copper’s green demand too. Chinese subsidies for electric vehicle (EV) makers have given rise to a booming industry to the point where BYD is now competing fiercely with Tesla for market share worldwide. Although subsidies for producers will come to an end this year, tax exemptions for buyers will remain in place through 2023. This will further be supported by the rollout of charging infrastructure, a key component of China’s 14th 5-year plan issued in December 2022.
A battery EV can require three to four times as much copper as an equivalent internal combustion engine vehicle. Similarly, a 200 kilowatt (kW) fast charging station uses around 8 kilograms of copper3. There is a similar multiplicative effect on copper demand from other energy transition applications like renewable wind and solar power, which China is heavily investing in.
The supply side
In What’s Hot: Dr Copper’s misdiagnosis, we highlighted how copper’s inventories on exchanges are perilously low, a sign of supply tightness which could exacerbate if demand picked up quickly.
According to Wood Mackenzie, copper may see a slight global refined market surplus of 170 kilotons (kt) in 20234. But there is considerable uncertainty surrounding this forecast. On the supply side, disruptions such as the ones we’ve seen recently in Peru could play an important role. Peru is the second largest copper producing nation and is responsible for around 10% of global mined production.
Anti-government demonstrations in Peru have led to shipments being halted at the 300 kt Las Bambas mine, and disruptions at Glencore’s 180 kt Antapaccay mine, and other mines including Constancia (117 kt) and Cuajone (148 kt)5.
The figures above highlight how disruption in supply from Peru can easily tip the copper market into a deficit. While disruption may not be as severe this time as it was when Covid caused mine closures in Chile and Peru in 2020-2021, it could still be meaningful especially if coupled with more demand from China. Market pricing has been moving in response to these developments.
The energy transition
At the World Economic Forum in Davos in January, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged unprecedented support in clean technology across all sectors of the energy transition. For Europe to remain competitive in the new era of clean energy, it must offer something that can rival the US Inflation Reduction Act. In 2023, we expect more action from US, Europe, and China now that energy security has become synonymous with the energy transition.
According to Wood Mackenzie, for the world to be on track for net zero by 2050, 9.7 Mt of mine supply will need to come from projects that are yet to be approved. This amounts to $23bn of investment a year in new projects, 64% higher than the average annual spend over the last 30 years.
Conclusion
Copper’s long-term demand trends suggest it could continue trending upwards but remain cyclical depending on the macroeconomics. Cyclical pullbacks could create interesting entry points for investors who recognise copper’s structural case.
Sources
1 International Copper Study Group’s Factbook 2022.
2 Bloomberg, January 2023.
3 International Copper Study Group 2023.
4 Wood Mackenzie’ report, “Copper: Things to look for in 2023” dated January 2023.
5 Morgan Stanley as of January 2023.
Copper-Weakest metal-Good Morning traders!
Here we can see as copper corrected last move to the downside exactly at the Golden Zone+ POC confluence level. During the corrective move, price created a bearish wolfe wave so we believe that it it is ready for continuation to downside.
Head and Shoulder on lower time frames!
Short from @411.5 stop loss @422.7 risk 1% of equity.
Will update below.
Copper Futures (HG1!), H4 Potential for Bullish RiseTitle: Copper Futures (HG1!), H4 Potential for Bullish Rise
Type: Bullish Rise
Resistance: 4.5770
Pivot: 4.2155
Support: 4.1090
Preferred case: Looking at the H4 chart, my overall bias for HG1! is bullish due to the current price being above the Ichimoku cloud , indicating a bullish market. If this bullish momentum continues, expect price to possibly head towards the resistance at 4.5770, where the previous swing high is.
Alternative scenario: Price may head back down towards the support at 4.1090 where the overlap support is.
Fundamentals: There are no major news.
Copper dips continue to attract buyers.XCUUSD - Intraday - We look to Buy at 4.024 (stop at 3.984)
Selling posted in Asia.
The bullish engulfing candle on the daily chart is positive for sentiment.
Short term momentum is bearish.
A lower correction is expected.
We expect prices to stall close to our bespoke level (4.020).
Our profit targets will be 4.124 and 4.144
Resistance: 4.080 / 4.100 / 4.133
Support: 4.060 / 4.040 / 4.020
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Copper Futures ( HG1! ), H4 Potential for Bearish DropTitle: Copper Futures ( HG1! ), H4 Potential for Bearish Drop
Type: Bearish Drop
Resistance: 4.2215
Pivot: 4.1205
Support: 3.9245
Preferred case: Looking at the H4 chart, my overall bias for HG1! is bearish due to the current price being below the Ichimoku cloud , indicating a bearish market.
Expecting price to continue heading down towards the support at 3.9245, where the overlap support is.
Alternative scenario: Price could head up towards the resistance at 4.2215, where the overlap resistance is.
Fundamentals: There are no major news.
Copper showing mixed signals with Bullish bias to $4.80Cup and Handle formed on Copper
Price >200 Bullish
21>7 Bearish
RSI <50
Target $4.80
Mixed - Bullish bias
Resources definitely showing upside to come in the medium term, but right now there is a but of a breather which is causing a bit of selling pressure. We need to weather through this sideways range before the market chooses a direction. My bias is up but there needs to be the next catalyst. Also the US Dollar is showing short term strength which is also not great for resources as resources is priced in US dollars. and so when US strengthens the price for resources become less profitable for imports to countries.
Copper Futures ( HG1! ), H4 Potential for Bearish DropTitle: Copper Futures ( HG1! ), H4 Potential for Bearish Drop
Type: Bearish Drop
Resistance: 4.1205
Pivot: 4.0470
Support: 3.9245
Preferred case: Looking at the H4 chart, my overall bias for HG1! is bearish due to the current price being below the Ichimoku cloud , indicating a bearish market.
Expecting price to continue heading down towards the support at 3.9245, where the overlap support is.
Alternative scenario: Price could head up towards the resistance at 4.1205, where the overlap resistance is.
Fundamentals: There are no major news.
Copper & Stocks DivergingCopper and S&P500 is making a divergence.
Could this mean that we are going to be seeing weakness creep into the real estate market with Lumber and copper falling recently?
SPY has tracked copper closely with the rise & fall in inflation and yields.
The most used commodity in the world should provide pivotal insights into the next turn in the market.
If we do enter disinflation/deflation that's typically not positive for equties despite the "soft landing" narrative.
Copper bulls to return around $4.00?Price action on copper has caught our eye, as its pullback from the YTD highs has paused above the November highs despite a surging US dollar. RSI (2) is overbought on the daily chart, and yesterday’s Doji held above the 20-day EMA. It's also holding above $4.00, whilst money managers and large speculators have continued to increase their net-long exposure to copper futures despite the pullback on prices.
- From here, the bias is bullish above 3.95 and for prices to have another crack at the YTD high
- Another approach is to scale into such a position with a wider stop, with a view to increase exposure if or when momentum turns higher sufficiently enough to call a swing low.
$WHC watching waitingWHC ran out of steam and couldn't take out the previous high,
Looking like it needs to "recharge" which in stockland world mean it needs to shake the fark out of the weak Coal Tourists make them sell scoop up the liquidity then run it past the highs.
If it breaks below range low marked on the chart approx 7.76 this will trigger a cascade of stops pushing price lower maybe below a Key Previous Macro ATH and 2010 ATH..
If this happen il be looking for a reclaim of these levels along with keeping an Eye on Newcastle Coal Futures for a similar setup.
This is the trigger and plan and it a macro swing trade so could take weeks or even months. Either way,, all we do it wait and look for more ops
Take a Look at Copper["The candles are my news, and based on what these candles are trying to tell me is that we can trickle down lower over time. Would be great longterm entry buy around our 50% fib line, if we show signs of bullishness. This is not financial advice "]
Copper Futures ( HG1! ), H4 Potential for Bearish DropTitle: Copper Futures ( HG1! ), H4 Potential for Bearish Drop
Type: Bearish Drop
Resistance: 4.2300
Pivot: 4.1165
Support: 3.9245
Preferred case: Looking at the H4 chart, my overall bias for HG1! is bearish due to the current price being below the Ichimoku cloud , indicating a bearish market.
Expecting price to continue heading down towards the support at 3.9245, where the overlap support is.
Alternative scenario: Price could head up towards the resistance at 4.2300, where the overlap resistance is.
Fundamentals: There are no major news.
Copper potential for bearish drop to overlap supportLooking at the H4 chart, my overall bias for HG1! is bearish due to the current price being below the Ichimoku cloud, indicating a bearish market.
Looking for a sell entry at 4.1165, where the overlap resistance is. Stop loss will be at 4.2065, where the overlap resistance is. Take profit will be at 3.9335, where the overlap support is.
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Copper Futures ( HG1! ), H4 Potential for Bearish DropTitle: Copper Futures ( HG1! ), H4 Potential for Bearish Drop
Type: Bearish Drop
Resistance: 4.2900
Pivot: 4.2200
Support: 4.1105
Preferred case: Looking at the H4 chart, my overall bias for HG1! is bearish due to the current price being below the Ichimoku cloud, indicating a bearish market.
Expecting price to continue heading down towards the support at 4.1105, where the previous swing low is.
Alternative scenario: Price could head up down to retest the pivot at 4.2200, where the 38.2% Fibonacci line is.
Fundamentals: There are no major news.