Aluminum Market Volatility and Decision Lag: The Hidden Threat to Industrial Margins
On August 20, word from Washington that tariffs on some Canadian aluminum would come down knocked 8.2% off the September Midwest premium in a single day, to $0.95 a pound. The October and November contracts fell more than 12%. No smelter had changed its output, and no new metal had come to market. The policy… Read More
