SHANGHAI, Dec. 4 (SMM) –In China’s spot market, spot discounts are expected to narrow to RMB 140-100/mt over SHFE front-month contract, due to falling stocks.

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Market will continue to digest news on output cuts at Chinese aluminum smelters. A lack of buying interest and easing of selling pressure will keep SHFE 1602 aluminum, the most active one, in check between RMB 10,100-10,250/mt on Friday.

Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2015-12-4)