SHANGHAI, Jul. 17 (SMM) –SHFE 1509 aluminum contract fell to RMB 12,470/mt on Friday morning, but rallied in the afternoon before ending at RMB 12,520/mt. Trading volumes totaled 19,016 lots, and positions were up 176 lots to 118,134 lots. Judging from changes in positions, SHFE 1510 aluminum contract might become the most active contract next week.
![US August CPI further boosts rate hike expectations; the most-traded SHFE tin contract approaches the 400,000 yuan mark [SMM Tin Midday Review]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/wRltl20251217171750.jpg)
![SHFE tin closed at 404,090 yuan in the night session, down 1.51%, falling below the 410,000 mark. LME tin was at $53,200/mt, down 1.69% [SMM Tin Morning Update]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/GgYmu20251217171750.jpg)
![SHFE tin fell 5.09% cumulatively this week, giving back gains as the 410,000 level came under pressure again [SMM Tin Morning Meeting Summary]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/gbiCe20251217171750.jpg)
