Aluminum Alloy 2604 Futures Rise Slightly, Trading Activity Improves Amid Limited Transactions

Published: Feb 27, 2026 17:41

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[SMM Aluminum Alloy Express] The most-traded aluminum alloy 2604 futures contract opened higher today at 22,655 yuan/mt, briefly climbed to 22,633 yuan/mt before pulling back quickly, and hovered in the doldrums around the time-weighted average line. Around 13:30 in the afternoon, it hit the intraday low of 22,455 yuan/mt, then bottomed out and recovered near the average line by the close, ending at 22,730 yuan/mt, up 0.09% from the previous close. Trading volume was 9,812, open interest was 7,920, with bears mainly reducing positions. Spot SMM ADC12 prices rose slightly by 50 yuan/mt. During the week, market inquiries gradually recovered, and trading activity improved, but actual transaction volumes remained relatively limited.

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