Deutsche Bank Sees Higher Aluminum Price on Tighter Supply

Published: Sep 14, 2017 15:08
Deutsche Bank sees higher aluminum price next year since supply will turn tight.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 14 (SMM) – Deutsche Bank sees higher aluminum price next year since supply will turn tight.

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Global aluminum supply will turn into a deficit from H2 2017 to 2019 along with capacity cuts in China and discipline by overseas producers. 

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The bank raised forecast for next year’s aluminum prices by 12% to¢94/lb and expects aluminum prices to be well supported before winter cuts in China come to an end in March 2018.    

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