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The better-and-expected US non-farm employment data boosted market optimistic sentiment with regard to economic recovery. In this context, LME base metal prices rebounded on Friday. LME aluminum prices closed at USD 2,000.5/mt, up USD 15.5%, and LME aluminum inventories declined by 6,950mt to 4,562,650mt. Any downward room for SHFE aluminum prices will be limited given stabilized LME aluminum prices, so aluminum prices are expected to move around RMB 15,000/mt in the short term.
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