LME Reports Higher Aluminum Net Long Positions 

Published: Sep 6, 2017 11:33
LME aluminum net long positions held by fund managers increased last week.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 6 (SMM) – LME aluminum net long positions held by fund managers increased last week. 

China Aluminum Stocks Add further after Reaching All-Time High, SMM Says

As of the week ending September 1, LME aluminum net long positions totaled 147,444 lots, up 2,245 lots on a weekly basis. 

Aluminum to Remain in Upward Track if China Intensifies Capacity Cuts and Environmental Crackdowns, SMM Says

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