Aluminum Alloy Futures Rebound, Spot Prices Rise Slightly Amid Cautious Market Sentiment

Published: Feb 26, 2026 15:37
[SMM Aluminum Alloy Daily Report] Futures side, the most-traded aluminum alloy 2604 contract first fell then rose today. It opened higher in the morning session but moved sideways and dropped to 22,600 yuan, then stabilized and rebounded in the afternoon, eventually closing at 22,710 yuan/mt, up 60 yuan/mt or 0.26% from the previous close. Spot side, the SMM ADC12 price rose slightly by 50 yuan/mt to 23,800 yuan/mt. Boosted by the stronger futures performance, market sentiment improved somewhat. However, secondary aluminum enterprises remained generally cautious about following the increase, with most keeping their offers steady or raising them by no more than 100 yuan/mt. Post-holiday downstream consumption recovery was slow, with downstream users making just-in-time procurement, and some

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