SHANGHAI, Sep. 13 (SMM) –LME aluminum reached near previous highs and will not break through previous resistance unless SHFE aluminum rises sharply. LME aluminum will range USD 2,125-2,148/mt today. Despite caution among longs, SHFE 1711 aluminum will advance further to RMB 16,630-16,820/mt.
In east China’s spot aluminum market, spot discounts are expected at RMB 120-80/mt over SHFE 1709 aluminum contract.
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