Cast Aluminum Alloy Futures Drop, Cautious Buying Amid Price Retreat

Published: Sep 11, 2026 13:31

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[SMM aluminum alloy flash] The most-traded cast aluminum alloy contract AD2611 opened sharply lower in early trading today, with the futures center quickly dropping to the 23,400 yuan/mt level. It then consolidated at lows and recovered slightly, closing at 23,450 yuan/mt in the morning session, down 385 yuan, or 1.62%, from yesterday's settlement. Demand side, as prices pulled back, downstream purchasing sentiment remained cautious, with most enterprises reporting that clients were mainly taking a wait-and-see approach and making just-in-time procurement.

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