[Futures Hotspot Tracking] Japan's primary aluminum premium was set at $395/ton in the third quarter of 2026, the second highest in ten years; Middle East supply concerns have eased and European and American premiums have softened, so why did buyers

2026-07-06

[Futures Hotspot Tracking] Japan's primary aluminum premium was set at $395/ton in the third quarter of 2026, the second highest in ten years; Middle East supply concerns have eased and European and American premiums have softened, so why did buyers ultimately compromise and accept the high price?