Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,240 per tonne in the night session on September 4, with a high of RMB 24,355 per tonne, a low of RMB 24,220 per tonne, and a close of RMB 24,320 per tonne, up 0.12 per cent from the previous close. Futures stabilised and rebounded,...
LME aluminium prices edged lower on September 4 compared with the previous trading day, while aluminium stocks also declined marginally. The most notable movement was in cancelled warrants, which fell by more than 38 per cent day on day. On September 4, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD...
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Falling aluminium prices and concerns over rising Chinese supply pressured metal stocks on Tuesday, with shares of Vedanta, Hindalco Industries, National Aluminium Company (NALCO), Hindustan Zinc and major steelmakers trading lower. According to a commodity note by Kotak, aluminium prices have come...
The morning session saw the SHFE aluminium 2606 contract trade with a centre lower than the same period of the previous trading day. As aluminium prices declined, the release of stockpiling demand from earlier price drops, combined with pervasive bearish sentiment, kept overall buying interest weak...
Alcoa shares (ASX: AAI) have come under pressure, dropping 30 per cent over the past three weeks as aluminium prices softened on expectations that supply disruptions owing to the Middle East conflict may gradually ease. On Tuesday, Alcoa's Australian-listed shares fell 4.17 per cent to close at AUD...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2608 contract closed at RMB 23,425 per tonne, down 1.47 per cent. Prices traded below the MA5 (23,816.00), MA10 (23,952.00), MA30 (24,322.33), and MA60 (24,563.33) moving averages. The short- to medium-term moving averages were in a bearish alignment and...
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) fell sharply on June 23, reaching their lowest level in nearly three months after the United States granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver following preliminary peace talks. The development improved expectations for the resumption of trade flows...
The unwrought aluminium export graph of Canada to the world follows a significant year-on-year declining streak. The cumulative exports in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 amounted to 579,279.8 tonnes , valued at USD 1.95 billion . Q1 volume comparison: 2026, 2025, 2024 Comparing quarterly volumes,...
Has the Strait of Hormuz really reopened? The answer depends on whom you ask. Following the preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran on June 17, markets initially welcomed the prospect of the Strait of Hormuz returning to normal operations and global energy supplies flowing without...
In May 2026, China's primary aluminium imports fell while exports rose. While import sources remained heavily concentrated with Russian material still ranking first by volume, export flows diversified significantly across Asian markets. Total exports rebounded sharply month-on-month, though...
China's aluminium wire exports surged in May as rising aluminium prices and favourable trade incentives drove a sharp increase in overseas shipments. Official customs data showed that exports of aluminium wire reached 50,224 tonnes in May, up 222.67 per cent from April and surpassed the combined...
SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 23,955 per tonne in the daytime session, down 0.27 per cent, with the price above the MA5 (23,951.01) but below the MA10 (24,016.00), MA30 (24,320.67), and MA60 (24,546.75), remaining below all key moving averages overall, while the bearish alignment of moving averages...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices made a modest recovery on June 22. Cash price and futures contracts improved over the previous session’s figures, while the continued decline of opening stocks indicated market volatility. On June 22, the LME aluminium cash bid price edged up from...
The global aluminium industry will turn its attention to Shanghai this July as Aluminium China 2026 returns for its 21st edition. Aluminium China 2026 will bring together aluminium industry stakeholders from around the world in Shanghai, offering a platform to explore market trends, new...
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 23,980 per tonne ahead of the holiday, with the price far below the MA5 (24,005), MA30 (24,354.17), and MA60 (24,535.42). The moving averages were in a bearish alignment and diverging at an accelerating pace, indicating a notably weak pattern. The MACD showed...
New Zealand aluminium and other carbon-intensive exporters to Europe are facing increasing challenges with the full implementation of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Since January 1, 2026, EU importers have been required to purchase CBAM certificates corresponding to...
The West Asia crisis is expected to leave a lasting mark on global aluminium supply, with production losses now forecast to persist into 2027. While LME aluminium prices posted modest declines on June 19, analysts say the market remains vulnerable to prolonged disruptions as damaged smelting...
Together Through Volatility: Securing the Future of Aluminium Supply As aluminium markets navigate shifting supply chains, geopolitical uncertainty, evolving trade policies and the transition towards lower carbon production, Fastmarkets International Aluminium 2026 will bring together global...
The aluminium industry's supply chain story increasingly begins long before metal reaches a smelter. Across several regions, governments and companies are moving to secure access to bauxite, the industry's most important raw material. India's engagement with Venezuela reflects a broader effort to...
LME aluminium prices edged lower on June 18 compared with June 17, while warehouse stocks continued to fall. However, longer-dated contracts posted modest gains. The LME cash bid price slipped to USD 3,401.50 per tonne on June 18 from USD 3,405 per tonne a day earlier, representing a decline of...
