SHANGHAI, Aug. 21 (SMM) –LME aluminum will range USD 2,050-2,080/mt today and test support at the 5-day moving average. SHFE 1710 aluminum will move within RMB 16,100-16,350/mt.
In east China’s spot aluminum market, spot discounts are expected at RMB 220-180/mt over SHFE 1709 aluminum contract.
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