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The unexpected significant increases in durable goods orders in the US stimulated the market expectations over the US demand recovery. LME base metal prices soared boosted by the positive economic data. LME aluminum price closed at USD 1,650/mt, up USD 44/mt. The inventories declined by 2,500mt to 4,351,575mt. The domestic seasonal low demand period limited the upward room for SHFE aluminum price, so aluminum price will remain high in the short term.
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