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LME base metals soared strongly propelled by weakened US dollar and expectations on demand recovery. LME aluminum closed at USD 1,690/mt, up USD 50/mt, and the inventories declined by 1,675mt to 4,272,875mt. Domestic aluminum price followed LME aluminum market trend. The delivery date is drawing near, but whether the tightness of market supply can be eased along with the outflow of some delivery warrants will remain to be seen. SHFE aluminum will remain high in the short term.
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