The latest data released by the General Administration of Customs on August 18 show that in July 2026, China's aluminum industry chain exhibited a divergent

Aluminum prices fell on August 14 Domestic aluminum ingot prices generally rebounded in August 2026, though they have recently experienced a slight pullback. According to the

Amid the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and as of the time of reporting by the *China Securities Journal* on August 14, the

Macroeconomics 1. [Monetary Policy] The central bank released the Report on Monetary Policy Implementation in China for the second quarter of 2026. The report proposes the

Crude oil prices have halted their recent rally as investors assess the actual volume of oil currently moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Gold prices

On August 12, London Metal Exchange (LME) non-ferrous metal inventories and their changes were as follows: 1. Copper inventory: 212,125 tonnes, down 2,425 tonnes from the

Crude oil prices fluctuated during the session as negotiations between Iran and the U.S. regarding the Strait of Hormuz showed little sign of a breakthrough,

According to Global Market Reports, aluminum prices rose for the seventh consecutive trading session amid fading hopes for a near-term agreement to restore shipping through

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In July 2026, the national producer price index (PPI) for manufactured goods rose by 3.5% year-on-year and fell by

On August 5, London Metal Exchange (LME) non-ferrous metal inventories and their changes were as follows: 1. Copper inventory: 231,825 tonnes, down 6,525 tonnes from

Analysts believe that the downside room for the electrolytic aluminum market in the second half of the year is limited, while the upside room requires

Aluminum prices rose in July In July 2026, domestic aluminum ingot prices halted their decline and rebounded. According to the SunSirs commodity market analysis system, as

Building on a solid start in the first quarter, the non-ferrous metals industry continued to demonstrate resilience in the first half of 2026. Production grew

Macroeconomics 1. [Electricity] National Energy Administration: In June 2026, the volume of electricity traded in the national market reached 627.5 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of

On July 22, London Metal Exchange (LME) non-ferrous metal inventories and changes were as follows: 1. Copper inventory: 284,175 tonnes, down 6,750 tonnes from the previous

Aluminum prices stopped falling and rebounded in July In July 2026, domestic aluminum ingot prices trended upward. According to the SunSirs commodity market analysis system, as

Latest statistics from the International Aluminium Institute show that global primary aluminum production totaled 5.98 million tons in June 2026, a year-on-year decline of 1.5%;

Macroeconomics 1. [US-Iran Conflict] Sources revealed that Iran has told Yemen's Houthi rebels to blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the US attacks Iran's power grid.

According to the International Business Daily, Africa holds approximately 30% of the world's proven reserves of critical minerals, boasting significant advantages in strategic minerals such

Macroeconomics 1. [GDP] National Bureau of Statistics: Preliminary estimates show that China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first half of the year totaled 69.5704 trillion