Ex-China Premium Collapse Bets on Accelerated China Destocking; Aluminum Price Under Short-Term Pressure and Fluctuation [SMM Aluminum Morning Briefing]
[Ex-China Premium Collapse vs. Accelerated Domestic Destocking, Aluminum Prices Under Pressure in Short-Term Fluctuations] China side, the accelerating destocking pace is a highlight, but absolute inventory remains in a relatively high range. In the absence of new macro positives, SHFE aluminum follows LME aluminum under pressure, but supported by domestic destocking, the decline is relatively controllable. Short-term aluminum prices are expected to be in the doldrums.