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Real-time News
Futures data from September 18th showed a significant downward pressure on copper prices, likely driven by risk aversion ahead of the Federal Reserves interest rate meeting. With expectations of a rate cut materializing and the Feds overall neutral stance, copper prices retreated from their highs during the US trading session. The Fed cut rates as expected, but Powell, in a post-meeting statement, stated the move was a risk management decision, adding that he saw no need for a rapid rate adjustment. While global raw material tightening has eased, supply-side pressures have yet to materialize. Demand for end-consumption remains uncertain, along with the macroeconomic environment. In the short term, copper prices are looking for a breakout driver after hitting the upper limit of volatility, with the market fluctuating between "recession" and soft landing scenarios. The September Fed meeting was uneventful, and while a major upward macro driver has yet to materialize, the long-term supply-demand imbalance remains the primary concern. For now, high volatility is likely to persist until real conditions improve. Trading remains cautious regarding changes in demand and the overseas macroeconomic environment.On September 18th, Meta Platforms (META.O) announced the launch of a new generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses, with significantly longer battery life and 3K video recording capabilities. The technical name of this new pair of glasses is Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, with a starting price of US$379. At the same time, Meta also launched its first glasses with a built-in display. The latest model is Meta Ray-Ban Display, with a starting price of US$799. The glasses have a built-in screen in the right lens, which can display text messages, video calls, turn-by-turn map navigation, and visual query results of Meta AI services. These glasses also introduce a new control system. Although users can still operate them by swiping along the frame like previous models, the main interface is controlled by a wristband worn on the hand that recognizes gestures. At the same time, Meta also announced the launch of Oakley Vanguard smart glasses, which are targeted at athletes.Meta Platforms (META.O) announced the establishment of Meta Horizon Studio.Meta Platforms (META.O): Ray-Ban Display smart glasses start at $799 and will be available starting September 30.Meta Platforms (META.O) said its new smart glasses with a display will come with a wristband that allows the glasses to be controlled by gestures.
