With the Chinese New Year holiday approaching, overall market trading was sluggish [SMM Spot Aluminum Midday Review].

Macro Front Generally Warmth Contests Inventory Buildup Reality, Aluminum Prices Under Pressure and Fluctuating in the Short Term [SMM Aluminum Morning Meeting Minutes]

Overnight futures prices closed slightly lower, spot cargo held steady with a wait-and-see approach [SMM Cast Aluminum Alloy Morning Comment]

As the Chinese New Year holiday approaches, market trading sentiment remains sluggish. [SMM Spot Aluminum Midday Review]

There was still restocking before the holiday, and the price spread between futures contracts was relatively large, stimulating spot premiums to fluctuate and rise. [SMM Southern China Spot Copper Cathode Weekly Review]