SHANGHAI, May 8 (SMM) – LME aluminum, already below all moving averages, will test support at USD 1,900/mt and range USD 1,890-1,915/mt today. SHFE 1706 aluminum will move at RMB 13,850-14,050/mt. Whether SHFE 1706 aluminum will break through RMB 14,000/mt will depend on stimulus from policy side.
In east China’s spot aluminum market, spot discounts of RMB 50-10/mt are expected over SHFE 1705 aluminum contract.
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