Development Brief of Chinese Copper Market, 2009

International financial crisis seriously influences the global economy. The economic growths in various countries slow down in various degrees. Because of the aggravation of international financial crisis, the real economy is gravely stricken. The demands for copper fall down. In the second half of 2008, the copper price decreased gradually. China, as the largest country of copper consumption, largely influences international balance of copper supplies and demands.

It is forecasted that the slowdown of international economy cannot be changed in 2009. Chinese government makes a large adjustment in financial polices and monetary policies, but it is impossible for Chinese economy to grow fast in a short time. Viewed as a whole, the copper price will not be too high in 2009, but we cannot exclude the possibility of price increase.

More following information can be obtained:

• Supplies and Imports of Chinese Copper Market
• Copper Consumptions in Chinese Market
• Price Trends of Chinese Copper Market
• Influences of International Financial Crisis on Chinese Copper Market