SHANGHAI, Aug. 17 (SMM) – The US dollar index should take a break after big falls overnight. Crude oil prices will find support from news on output freeze. LME aluminum will challenge previous resistance at USD 1,703/mt and move between USD 1,675-1,705/mt.
SHFE 1610 aluminum will move at RMB 12,380-12,550/mt.
In east China’s spot aluminum market, spot premiums of RMB 70-110/mt are expected over SHFE 1608 aluminum contract.



