Futures Rebound Boosted Spot Quotes Across the Board [SMM Cast Aluminum Alloy Morning Comment]
[SMM Cast Aluminum Alloy Morning Comment: Futures Rebound Lifted Sentiment, Spot Quotes Rose Across the Board] Spot market, boosted by the rebound in futures prices, ADC12 quotes rose across the board today, with the SMM average price of ADC12 raised by 300 yuan/mt. Driven by the cost side, producers actively recouped earlier losses, generally raising prices by 200-400 yuan/mt. However, affected by wild swings in prices during the week, downstream purchase sentiment remained cautious, with most buyers staying on the sidelines and only restocking to meet immediate needs, while the overall pace of market transactions was stable. In the short term, against the backdrop of cost support and a mild release of supply, ADC12 prices were expected to hold up well.