SHANGHAI, May 2 (SMM) – Aluminum prices will struggle around moving averages this week, SMM expects.

Falling LME aluminum inventories will help drive LME aluminum up slightly to $ 1,910-1,980/tonne. SHFE 1706 aluminum has found solid support at the 40-day and 60-day moving averages and is exposed to only limited selling pressure. So, any downside room will be limited. The most active SHFE aluminum contract should drop slightly to 14,000-14,500 yuan/tonne.   

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SMM survey found orders are falling at aluminum processors. Suppliers will continue holding back goods at lows, reducing goods available in spot market. Spot discounts of 140-80 yuan/tonne are expected over SHFE 1705 aluminum.
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