2025-12-18 13:20:24

Goldman Sachs just upgraded its copper price forecast, marking an interesting reversal in the bank's recent stance. Just weeks ago, they flagged concerns about a "circular melt-up" in commodity markets—a warning that suggested caution. Now they're turning more optimistic on the red metal.

This kind of pivot catches traders' attention for a reason. Copper's movements often signal broader economic health, and institutional shifts on price targets can reshape market sentiment pretty quickly. When a major player like Goldman changes its tune this fast, it usually means they're reading something different in the macroeconomic tea leaves—whether that's supply dynamics, demand recovery, or inflation expectations.

The flip-flop also highlights how volatile the outlook has been recently. First the warning, now the upgrade. It's a reminder that even the biggest forecasters can shift positions as conditions evolve.

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PretendingSerious

· 2025-12-21 05:28

Goldman Sachs has changed its stance again; these people really don't keep their promises. Huh, just a few weeks ago they were bearish, and now they're bullish on copper prices? Come on, who believes this trade? When copper prices plummeted, why didn't they upgrade their predictions? Now that it's risen, they're back to riding the wave... Inconsistent, big institutions are no different, their mentality is pretty much the same as retail investors, haha. Goldman is testing the market's bottom line; think about it from a different perspective. Wait, what does their change of stance mean? I need to quickly check what's happening on the supply side.

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FloorSweeper

· 2025-12-19 00:15

lmao goldman doing their thing again—warn everyone, then flip bullish right after retail capitulates. classic alpha leak. copper's just their signal, watch who's actually accumulating behind the scenes while paper hands are still shaking.

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DeFiDoctor

· 2025-12-18 13:50

The medical record shows that Goldman Sachs's recent actions clearly indicate symptoms—just a few weeks ago, they were sounding the alarm on a circular melt-up, and now they are directly turning bullish on copper prices. Such strategy complications are worth paying attention to. When large institutions keep changing their stance like this, it either means macroeconomic data has indeed changed or there are hidden risks in their risk assessment systems. Market participants are advised to regularly review their own position risk warning mechanisms and avoid blindly swinging with the rhythm of institutions.

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AirdropHunterWang

· 2025-12-18 13:50

Goldman Sachs has changed its tune again, truly unpredictable... --- Is that all? Just a few weeks ago they were talking about risks, now they’re bullish on copper prices. Big institutions really love this routine... --- Copper price signals are so important, no wonder their change of stance can cause such a big reaction. I think it’s more related to shifts in macro expectations. --- Ah... big bank forecasts are like a roller coaster, making me unsure whether to buy the dip or sell at the top. --- Supply dynamics changing, demand rebounding, or inflation expectations... saying it is the same as not saying anything. Anyway, making money quickly is the goal. --- From warning to bullish in just a few weeks? The market fluctuations do seem to be too frequent.

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DegenDreamer

· 2025-12-18 13:42

Goldman’s move is hilarious. A few weeks ago they were shouting about risks, and now they’re optimistic about copper prices. Do they really think we’re just fools? --- Copper price signals are something big institutions turn around on, and the whole market follows suit. I just want to know what clever tricks they’ve spotted this time. --- So the institutions’ forecasts are just that—forecasts, and they change on a whim. How cautious should retail investors be? --- This reversal is pretty intense, but on the other hand, following the big institutions’ rhythm doesn’t seem wrong either. --- Goldman is starting to spin stories again. Whether you believe it or not, I have to analyze the market myself. --- I just want to ask, did they really understand this upgrade in their forecast, or are they just cutting again?

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YieldChaser

· 2025-12-18 13:31

GSL has changed its tune again? Are they genuinely optimistic about copper this time, or are they just flipping again...

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AirdropATM

· 2025-12-18 13:30

Goldman is starting to go bullish on copper again. These people are really flip-flopping. Last week they were warning about risks, and this week they’re suddenly bullish. I just wonder if they’ve discovered some "financial secret" again. This kind of back-and-forth really makes people hesitant to follow... Goldman really treats the market like a bunch of leeks, changing their stance on a dime.

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0xTherapist

· 2025-12-18 13:22

Golds' shift this time is a bit quick, just a few weeks ago they were bearish and now they are bullish again. Who do you believe? It's really a tug of war, if it weren't for their big institutions, I would suspect they are trying to trap retail investors. As for copper prices, a single change of stance by the big players can trigger a wave, and retail investors just follow blindly. But to be fair, this kind of major shift indicates that macro conditions are indeed changing... we still have to follow the institutions and get some insights. Goldman says bullish, should I believe it? Uh... okay, maybe there really is something to it this time.

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GateUser-cff9c776

· 2025-12-18 13:20

Goldman Sachs's recent moves perfectly illustrate Schrödinger's bull market—one week they call for a pause, now they’re calling for a buy. This is the art of institutional rhetoric, friends. In my opinion, the rise and fall of copper prices are driven by the evolution of supply and demand curves, but this 180-degree turn really reminds me of Van Gogh’s art critiques—today calling something trash, tomorrow calling it a genius. The floor price is always determined by the last institution to make a move. GS’s flip-flop actually best reflects how absurd the current macro environment is. Inflation expectations are even more unpredictable than DAO governance. It seems like institutions are just scrambling to figure things out. Who really understands the commodity cycle? I’m just here to watch the show.

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