Speculators run for cover as China threatens to release aluminum to cool speculation and inflation fears. |
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"CHINA: Clues to Chinese demand for base metals will come this week with industrial production data for May. The consensus is for an activity slowdown. RESERVES: China plans to release state reserves of non-ferrous metals copper, aluminium and zinc in a programme set to last until the end of 2021, data provider Shanghai Metal Exchange Market and Chinese analysts said."
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Summary:
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AEGIS Thoughts: Speculators will likely be wary of extending long positions as the prospects of China releasing a significant portion of their reserves remain high. Given that estimates vary widely on how much might be released, and the amount in reserve is unknown, the market could remain edgy. Likewise, since China has sold reserves at below market prices in the past, bulls may decide to take money off the table. |
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