H1’26 LME aluminium stocks dip 31.82%: Russian sanctions & Gulf crisis pack a double blow
As we reflect on the Middle East crisis that commenced on February 28, 2026, and stretched into the second half of the year, it brings to mind the dramatic rise and fall of the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price that reached four-year highs before cooling down. The skyrocketing prices...
LME aluminium cash bid price drops 2.06% to $3,273/tonne as stocks decline to 244,350t
LME aluminium prices recorded a sharp decline on September 11 compared with the previous trading day, with cash and three-month prices falling by around 2%, while exchange stocks edged lower. The LME aluminium cash bid price slipped to USD 3,273 per tonne on September 11, compared with USD 3,342...
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LME aluminum cash price climbed up1.5 percent to close at $2,016 per metric ton on May 21, 2012.
The aluminum cash price saw the biggest upwards shift for the day on global aluminum markets, rising 1.5 percent on the LME to close at $2,016 per metric ton on May 21, 2012. The LME aluminum 3-month price inched up 1.1 percent to $2,055 per metric ton. Shifting to Asian markets, the Indian...
LME aluminium closes up $19 to $2,054 a metric ton
LME aluminium shook off a disappointing Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index to close higher and outperform the other base metals and energy complex, said the global leader in aluminium industry analysis and outlook, Harbor Intelligence. Analyst with Harbor Intelligence stated that, “Physical...
Aluminium surged by 0.6% or Rs 0.7 at Rs 109.85 per kg
Bucking off the trend, Aluminium was the only metal surged for the second consecutive day by 0.6% or Rs 0.7 at Rs 109.85 per kg on Thursday, 17th May and tested an intraday high of Rs 109.95 per kg and Rs 108.8 per kg. Short covering with 7% dip in its open interest to 3258 lots favored the metal...
LME aluminum settled up USD 20/mt or 0.98% at USD 2,055/mt
Fitch Ratings downgraded Greek sovereign debt on Thursday, inducing losses in European and US stock markets and helping the US dollar index consolidating at 81. Base metals stayed at the bottom. LME aluminum started at USD 2,034.3/mt and settled up USD 20/mt or 0.98% backed by a technical rebound...
LME aluminum to move between USD 2,010-2,045/mt
The European Central Bank confirmed Wednesday suspension of refinancing operations at some Greek banks. Uncertainty from Greece weighed on global financial markets. The US dollar index closed up for a seven trading day at 81.573, near the high of this year. Later, the US delivered...
Aluminium ended flat at R 108.05 per kg on Tuesday
ALUMINIUM ENDED FLAT AT MCX AND LME DATE: 16/05/2012 Aluminium ended flat at R 108.05 per kg on Tuesday, 15th May and tested an intraday high of R 108.45 perr kg and low at 107.5 per kg. The open interest fell by 1% to 2605 lots and found to be trading below 9-day EMA with its RSI at 36.6. There...
LME Aluminum slipped to USD 2,017/mt
Greece will hold a new election after attempts to build a new government failed. Moody’s cut its ratings for several Italian banks, adding to worries towards European debt. The U.S. delivered mixed economic data overnight, driving up risk aversion and in turn the US dollar to 81. LME aluminum only...
LME aluminum dropped USD 22.5/mt or 1.1% at USD 2,026/mt
Political uncertainty in Greece led to panic overnight that Greece may finally exit the euro zone. The euro plunged against the dollar, helping the US dollar index surging. Metals shed heavy losses as a result. LME aluminum settled down USD 22.5/mt or 1.1% at USD 2,026/mt on Monday, after hitting...
Bargain Hunting Favored Aluminium at Mcx Date
Aluminium buoyed by 0.6% or Rs 0.65 at Rs 108.5 per kg and tested an intraday high at Rs 108.65 per kg and low at Rs 107.9 per kg on Friday, 12th May. Short covering with 26% drop in its open interest to 2692 lots helped the metal to recover from its earlier lows. The contract traded below 9-day...
Aluminium slipped 0.57% to $1991.50 per metric ton
LONDON (Commodity Online): London Metal Exchange base metal prices showed a negative trend on Friday. Steel is the only metal headed in positive direction on Friday which advanced by 2.53% to $464.50 per metric ton. LME Copper prices declined by 1.4% to $8079.50 a metric ton on Friday, as weak...
LME aluminum settled down 0.36% at USD 2,048.5/mt
Inflation pressure stays for the world’s largest metals consumer China. European debt risks still exist. The largest US bank JPMorgan reported heavy losses. All these pressured metals on Friday. LME aluminum hit a low of USD 2,031.8/mt but settled up slightly by USD 7.3/mt or 0.36% at USD...
Century Aluminum Company files Quarterly Report for 2012-03-31
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2012-03-31. Century Alum Co has a market cap of $807.1 million; its shares were traded at around $7.92 with and P/S ratio of 0.6. Highlight of Business Operations: Lower price realizations for our primary aluminum shipments...
LME aluminum suffers 7 successive days of loss and closes down USD 12.8/mt at USD 2,041.3/mt
Base metals ended mixed on Thursday amid support from better-than-expected US employment and trade data and pressure from weak Chinese trade data and political stalemate in Greece. LME aluminum has presented 7 successive days of loss so far in May. The light metal closed down USD 12.8/mt or 0.62%...
LME aluminum settles down at USD 2,054/mt: SMM Morning Review
A European source disclosed that EFSF committee would decide whether to release the second batch EUR 5.2 billion loan to Greece on Wednesday, easing risk aversion due to obstacles for implementation of austerity measures caused by the Greek election. LME aluminum firstly dropped to a low of USD...
Aluminium Bahrain publishes1st Quarter Results
Alba Reports Q1 2012 Results · Q1 2012: Underlying performance maintained without the LME impact · Q1 2012: Value-Added Sales rebounded · Q1 2012: Demand for aluminium still healthy Q1 2012 Industry Highlights: · World consumption up by 1% despite the slow start of January with China output levels...
Aluminiuml slipped low to USD 2,037.8/mt: SMM Morning Review
Both positions and transactions of LME aluminum added overnight as French and Greek elections stir worries towards implementation of austerity measures in Europe. The light metal slipped to USD 2,037.8/mt, a new low since January 6, before paring losses to USD 19/mt or 0.92% settling at USD...
Hindalco Industries Ltd records a 10% drop in fourth-quarter net profit
Hindalco Industries Ltd. (500440.BY) Tuesday posted a lower-than-expected 10% drop in fourth-quarter net profit, hurt by a higher tax payout and a fall in aluminum prices. The aluminum and copper producer, part of India's diversified Aditya Birla group, said its unconsolidated net profit for the...
LME aluminum closed down USD 10/mt or 0.48% at USD 2,086/mt on Thursday: SMM Morning Review
LME aluminum closed down USD 10/mt or 0.48% at USD 2,086/mt on Thursday as worries towards European economies stay after ECB’s decision to maintain low interest rates and following release of a worse-than-expected US ISM non-manufacturing data for April. As investors wait for a direction from the...
