New LME data confirm aluminium stockpile overhang

New data released by the London Metal Exchange (LME) confirm our view that there has been an increase in off-exchange stocks this year, particularly for aluminium. Admittedly, there are limitations to the data, but they still underpin our forecast that the aluminium price will underperform other base metals.

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