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SHFE 1511 aluminum should meet strong resistance at moving averages and move between RMB 11,820-11,900/mt on Tuessday. In China’s spot market, growing arrivals after the 3-day holiday will add to supply pressure and leave spot discounts at RMB 60-20/mt over SHFE 1509 aluminum contract.
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