Aluminum Markets in a State of Flux

Michelle Leung, Head of Asia Metals & Mining, Bloomberg Intelligence

21-Nov-25 07:30

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Aluminum prices have surged to about 2,800 US dollars a ton since April, a 3-year high. What is driving prices and will this rally continue in 2026? For some insight into this metal, we speak to Michelle Leung, Head of Asia Metals & Mining, Bloomberg Intelligence

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Presented by: Philip See, Wong Shou Ning

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Categories: markets, economy

Tags: metals & mining, commodities, aluminium, aluminium prices, markets,

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