
SHFE aluminium falls, East China premium pulls back
Today, the centre of SHFE aluminium futures fell from the previous trading day, market shipment sentiment was relatively pronounced, and overall spot aluminium transactions shifted to discounts. Today, market transactions for A00 aluminium ingot premiums were between a discount of RMB 40 per tonne...
Concerns over liquidity tightening ease marginally, aluminium prices are under pressure at high levels in the short term
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 24,010 per tonne, down 0.62 per cent, with the price breaking below MA5 (around 24,160) but holding slightly above MA10 (23,988.5); short-term moving average support faces a test, while medium-term MA30 (23,469.5) and MA60 (23,699.67) remain in bullish...
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60% Chinese aluminium smelters expect aluminium prices to stabilize this week
About 60 per cent of them see SHFE 1607 aluminium stabilizing at RMB 12,250-12,500/mt and LME aluminium consolidating at USD 1,530-1,550/mt. On the technical side, the 10-day moving average will offer support, while the 20-day moving average will pose resistance. Investors are rolling positions to...

Aluminium futures soften 0.10% on muted spot demand
Aluminium prices weakened by 0.10 per cent to INR 104 per kg in futures trading today as participants trimmed positions, driven by subdued demand from consuming industries in the spot market . At Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in May month shed 10 paise, or 0.10 per cent to INR...

SHFE 1607 aluminium ends with loss
On Wednesday’s night trading, SHFE 1607 Aluminium dipped to RMB 12,220/mt after opening at RMB 12,305/mt. But prices then rallied to RMB 12,400/mt before ending at RMB 12,380/mt. On Thursday, SHFE 1607 Aluminium rose to RMB 12,395/mt after opening at RMB 12,355/mt. But short selling sent the most...

LME aluminium to consolidate in $1,529-$1,559 range
LME aluminium may consolidate in a range of $1,529-$1,559 per tonne for one or a few days before rising again. The bounce from the May 13 low of $1,531 seems to be incomplete. However, the metal may have not accumulated enough bullish momentum to bounce beyond the resistance at $1,559, the 50...

SHFE Aluminium to gather rising strength
SHFE 1607 aluminium will challenge RMB 12,500/mt on May 18 with longs gathering strength, SMM observes LME aluminium will struggle around the 5-day moving average and range USD 1,540-1,560/mt during Asian trading hours Wednesday. Spot aluminium will trade at discounts of RMB 10/mt and premiums of...

Aluminium futures rise on global cues, spot demand
Tracking firmness in base metals overseas coupled with strong demand at domestic spot markets, aluminium prices edged up 0.19 per cent to INR 103.70 per kg in futures trade today as participants’ enlarged positions. Marketmen said apart from increased domestic demand, a firming trend in the base...

CME Group expands base metals offering with new Aluminum A380 Alloy (S&P Global Platts) futures
CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced it will expand its base metals offering with the introduction of a new Aluminum A380 Alloy (S&P Global Platts) futures contract to begin trading on June 6, 2016. Pending relevant regulatory review periods, the...

SHFE Aluminium to lack rising momentum
SHFE 1607 aluminium will struggle around the 5-day moving average and move at RMB 12,050-12,200/mt on Monday. LME aluminium will remain weak at USD 1,530-1,550/mt. In China’s spot aluminium market, spot discounts of RMB 0-10/mt and spot premiums of RMB 0-30/mt are expected over SHFE 1605 aluminium...

Aluminium futures firm up as spot demand hardens
Aluminium prices edged up by 0.68 per cent to INR 104.40 per kg in futures trade yesterday, May 11, as participants enlarged positions amid a firming trend overseas. Moreover, strong demand in spot markets influenced metal prices. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in the...

China considers fund to cope with aluminium producers closure
China is considering setting up a fund to cope with the closure of aluminium producers and combat volatility in the futures market, Wen Xianjun, Vice Chairman of China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, said on Tuesday. China's aluminium producers have previously pledged to cut production amid...

Aluminium futures weaken on sluggish demand
Aluminium fell 0.18 per cent to INR 109.40 per kg in futures trade today after traders reduced their exposure due to sluggish demand at the domestic spot market amid weak trend overseas. At Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in June eased 20 paise or 0.18 per cent to INR 109.40 per kg...

Aluminium futures weaken as participants trim position
Aluminium prices fell by 0.32 per cent to INR 109.10 per kg in futures trade yesterday, May 4, after traders reduced their exposure amid muted domestic demand and weak trend in base metals at the London Metal Exchange. At Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in June eased 35 paise or...

SHFE aluminium to face possible short selling
SHFE 1606 aluminium will face possible short selling and move at RMB 12,600-12,800/mt Today, SMM observed in an early morning forecast. Despite hawkish tone during the US Fed’s policy meeting, chance remains small for a rate hike in June. LME aluminium will move at USD 1,630-1,650/mt. In China’s...

Shanghai aluminium near 10-mth high amid slow restarts in China
Shanghai aluminium futures jumped to their highest level in nearly 10 months on Monday, tracking gains on the London Metal Exchange amid optimism about a demand pick-up up in top consumer China. While demand is recovering, restarts among aluminium smelters in China after production curbs last year...

Aluminium futures gain on spot demand
Aluminium prices in Indian market edged up by 40 paise to INR 101.30 per kg in futures trade today as participants enlarged positions, supported by a strong spot demand in the physical market. In futures trading at the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in May inched up by 40 paise,...

Aluminium futures weaken 0.24% on profit booking
Aluminium prices softened by 0.24 per cent to INR 102 per kg in futures trading today as participants booked profits, driven by subdued demand in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in far-month May declined by 0.24 per cent to INR 102 per kg in a business...

SHFE Aluminium to face technical correction
SHFE 1606 aluminium will face technical correction after falling below the 10-day moving average, and should move at RMB 11,600-11,750/mt on Friday, SMM forecasts. According to SMM, LME aluminium will trade in a range of USD 1,490-1,510/mt, In China’s spot aluminium market, spot discounts of RMB...

SHFE aluminium poised for gains
SHFE 1606 aluminium will get off to a good start after three-day holiday and move at RMB 11,860-11,960/mt on Tuesday. LME aluminium will follow SHFE aluminium up to USD 1,535-1,550/mt. In China’s spot aluminium market, spot discounts of RMB 0-20/mt and spot premiums of RMB 0-20/mt are expected over...

