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Overnight LME aluminum prices surged but then faded. LME aluminum prices received downward pressure when soared to USD 1,875/mt and lost previous gains, and closed at USD 1,822/mt, up USD 10/mt slightly. The inventories increased by 1,950/mt to 4,554,475mt. SHFE aluminum prices have risen for several trading days propelled by speculative funds, and will continue to track upward trend before the market sentiment reports changes. However, the market concerns over higher prices will exert downward pressure on aluminum prices.
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