LME price unchanged; Demand outlook seen as challenging

1. LME price remains trading within our identified short-term trading range of $... per mton.

2. China’s aluminum prices test new six-week intraday lows amid subdued demand.

3. RERUN: ALERT! – EUROPE PFA. BREWING DEMAND CHALLENGE: PFA demand in Europe strengthening, but long-term demand headwinds emerging.

4. RERUN: ALERT! – US A380. A380 DISCOUNTS WIDEN: Growing competition is forcing secondaries to widen their A380 discounts below journalistic references.

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5. RERUN: ALERT! – MEXICO ALUMINUM SCRAP. GETTING MORE CHALLENGING: Lower scrap prices, weaker demand and cash flow issues.

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6. RERUN: ALERT! – EUROPE ROLLING MILL. PRICES DECLINING: Foil closure prices fall amid ample supply, weakening demand.

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7. LME May-June backwardation eases slightly; Cash–3M contango still too tight for cash and carry deals (bearish P1020 spot premiums).