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SHFE Aluminum Slump Hurts Trading in South China Market, SMM Reports

iconAug 22, 2017 14:58
Source:SMM
SHFE 1709 aluminum plunged after opening on Tuesday, ending at 16,265 yuan/tonne before lunchtime. 

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22 (SMM) – SHFE 1709 aluminum plunged after opening on Tuesday, ending at 16,265 yuan/tonne before lunchtime. 

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Suppliers in Guangdong became unwilling to sell after both spot and futures prices fell back. Some traders entered the market to stockpile goods, while downstream producers showed low buying interest. 

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Mainstream traded prices were 16,100-16,120 yuan/tonne in Guangdong, premium of 50 yuan/tonne over Shanghai.  

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