SMM Aluminum Morning Meeting Minutes 7.20: Domestic macro continued to release positive The spot market traded in light volume on Wednesday

Published: Jul 20, 2023 11:33
Source: SMM
On the night of July 19, Shanghai Aluminum main 2308 contract opened at 18,255 yuan/ton, the lowest point was 18,250 yuan/ton, the highest point was 18,325 yuan/ton, and it closed at 18,280 yuan/ton. Up 25 yuan/ton, up 0.14%. Lun Aluminum opened at $2206 / ton on the last trading day, the lowest point was $2180 / ton, the highest point was $2214 / ton, and it closed at $2185.5 / ton, down $20 / ton, down 0.91%.

On the night of July 19, Shanghai Aluminum main 2308 contract opened at 18,255 yuan/ton, the lowest point was 18,250 yuan/ton, the highest point was 18,325 yuan/ton, and it closed at 18,280 yuan/ton. Up 25 yuan/ton, up 0.14%. Lun Aluminum opened at $2206 / ton on the last trading day, the lowest point was $2180 / ton, the highest point was $2214 / ton, and it closed at $2185.5 / ton, down $20 / ton, down 0.91%.
On the macro side, the Chinese government continues to voice to boost the economy, and it needs to continue to pay attention to the pace of overseas interest rate hikes. The basic domestic market is still in an oversupply pattern, but the hot weather in the southwest makes the market worry about the prospects of power supply in the southwest region. The cost of electrolytic aluminum has rebounded under the drive of alumina, which has brought certain support to aluminum prices. SMM believes that The game between bulls and bears will remain deadlocked, and Shanghai aluminum will continue to fluctuate in a narrow range.

More popular news:

SMM Daily Comments (Jul 3): SHFE Base Metals Rose across the Board with Tin Surging, Ferrous Metals Prices Closed Mixed

SMM Daily Comments (Jul 5): Base and Ferrous Metals Prices Mostly Fell, WTI Soared despite Lingering Concerns over Global Economic Downturn

SMM Daily Comments (Jul 6): SHFE, LME Base Metals Diverged with SHFE Nickel and Tin Skyrocketing, Ferrous Metals Rose across the Board

China Commodity Supply and Demand Boomed in June

China Vows To Increase Macro-Control Efforts, Expand Consumption And Stabilise Investment

Citi Research Cautious about Copper Prices in Three Quarters, Iron Ore Prices to Have Support from Policy Stimulus

Copper Inventories in China Bonded Zones Plunged This Week


Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn
For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn
Related News
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Vietnam’s THACO Plans USD 4.4 Billion Bauxite and Alumina Expansion
2 hours ago
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Vietnam’s THACO Plans USD 4.4 Billion Bauxite and Alumina Expansion
Read More
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Vietnam’s THACO Plans USD 4.4 Billion Bauxite and Alumina Expansion
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Vietnam’s THACO Plans USD 4.4 Billion Bauxite and Alumina Expansion
Vietnamese industrial group THACO is accelerating plans to expand its bauxite and alumina business in Lam Dong Province with proposed investments worth about USD 4.4 billion. The Lam Dong 2 alumina project, valued at around USD 1.9 billion, is designed to produce 2 million tones of alumina annually, with the first 1 million-tone phase targeted for commissioning by 2030. THACO also plans a USD 2.5 billion bauxite mining project with annual ore extraction capacity of about 12 million tones. In addition, the company is studying downstream industrial parks covering aluminum smelting, titanium processing and chemical production. If approved, the projects could turn Lam Dong into one of Vietnam’s largest integrated aluminum industry hubs.
2 hours ago
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] China Studies Coal Waste as New Source of Critical Metals
2 hours ago
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] China Studies Coal Waste as New Source of Critical Metals
Read More
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] China Studies Coal Waste as New Source of Critical Metals
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] China Studies Coal Waste as New Source of Critical Metals
China is exploring the recovery of critical metals such as germanium, aluminum, lithium and gallium from coal waste to strengthen domestic strategic mineral supply. Research shows that fly ash and gangue generated during coal mining, washing and combustion may contain recoverable metals used in batteries, semiconductors, electric vehicles and defense industries. With China’s large coal sector and mature industrial network, existing coal washing plants, chemical facilities and power stations could potentially be adapted for metal extraction. However, differences in coal waste composition across regions continue to create challenges for large-scale and standardized recovery.
2 hours ago
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Audi A8 Helped Drive Aluminum into Mainstream Auto Manufacturing
2 hours ago
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Audi A8 Helped Drive Aluminum into Mainstream Auto Manufacturing
Read More
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Audi A8 Helped Drive Aluminum into Mainstream Auto Manufacturing
[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Audi A8 Helped Drive Aluminum into Mainstream Auto Manufacturing
Aluminum began gaining wider use in vehicle manufacturing in the 1990s when Audi launched the aluminum-bodied A8 to reduce vehicle weight compared with traditional steel designs. To offset the additional weight from its Quattro all-wheel-drive system, Audi developed the Aluminum Space Frame (ASF), allowing the first-generation A8 to weigh about 500 pounds less than a comparable BMW 7 Series. The lighter structure improved handling, fuel efficiency and performance. The success of the A8 later encouraged automakers including Ford and Jaguar to expand aluminum applications, reinforcing aluminum’s growing role in vehicle lightweighting, corrosion resistance and recyclability.
2 hours ago