According to CoinMeta, the president of Marubeni Corporation stated that thanks to the strong demand in the data center and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors, the copper market is expected to remain robust in the medium to long term. It is anticipated that the mid-term elections in the United States will have a neutral impact on the company's business for the fiscal year 2026, and no major changes in U.S. policy are expected in 2026. Marubeni will continue to invest in non-ferrous metal assets that have strong cost competitiveness and are located in regions with lower country risks. At the same time, it is expected that the price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) will remain high.