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Aluminum price today

Today’s aluminum view with USD/mt snapshot, FX context, and an evidence-backed move summary.

Key facts (AI-ready)

Aluminum was above the prior validated observation by +2.11%, a stronger upward move in the stored series. No same-day headlines were available for 2026-05-11, so this page does not infer a catalyst from later coverage. Recent headlines: RSS: High inflation is pushing yields to 5% on Treasury bonds | RSS: EBay unbans Ryan Cohen as it rejects GameStop’s takeover attempt

Metric (USD / metric ton)
$3,534
24h move
+2.11%
Last observation
May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Source & methodology
Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · AL.F · History: FRED · WPU09220131

Multi-horizon analysis

Rule-based short, medium, and long horizon read from the same validated series window. Headlines are context only, not proof of causality.

Short term
1d / 7d

Aluminum is still carrying short-term upside momentum, with +2.11% on the latest observation and +1.83% over 7 days.

No nearby headlines were available, so this short-term read is based on the verified series alone.

Window metrics
1d +2.11% · 7d +1.83%
Observed window
May 4, 2026, 9:00 PM -> May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Range high / low
$3,546.00 / $3,446.00
As of
May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Confidence
Medium
Medium term
30d / 90d

Aluminum is still in a constructive medium-term trend across the 30d and 90d windows.

The latest observation is sitting near the upper end of the recent range.

Window metrics
30d +3.50% · 90d +17.66%
Observed window
Feb 10, 2026 -> May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Range position
90%
Range high / low
$3,593.00 / $2,976.25
Confidence
High
Long term
180d / 1y

Aluminum still looks structurally firm on the 1-year window.

The long-term read uses a full 1-year window and checks whether the latest level is holding up versus the range high.

Window metrics
180d +23.76% · 365d +51.73%
Observed window
May 9, 2025 -> May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Drawdown vs high
-1.64%
Range high / low
$3,593.00 / $252.52
Confidence
High
$3,534
Spot snapshot · USD / metric ton
+2.11%
Day metrics
$3,461 → $3,534
High $3,593
Low $250
As of 2026-05-11 21:00 UTC (source series)
Converted spot (USD basis)

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USD / metric ton
$3,534
USD / short ton (US)
$3,206.2
CNY per metric ton
CN¥24,005
EUR per metric ton
€3,011
Intraday chart
Intraday · hub ranges 1D–1Y

Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · AL.F · History: FRED · WPU09220131

Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · AL.F · History: FRED · WPU09220131Last observation: May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM

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Price chartUSD / metric ton over time; hover for date and price.$3,450$3,500$3,550May 5, 9 PMMay 8, 9 PMMay 11, 9 PM
HighMay 5, 2026, 9:00 PM
$3,546
LowMay 7, 2026
$3,446
USD / metric ton · $3,446 $3,546
Today summary

Aluminum moved with the latest update while power and inventory headlines stayed mixed; treat short-term moves as liquidity-driven unless confirmed by multiple sources.

AI-ready summary

Likely drivers: power and smelter economics, inventories, China activity, dollar tone, and positioning. Several factors can overlap in the same session.

FAQ teasers

Why is aluminum quoted in USD per metric ton here?
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Is this the same as scrap can pricing?
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Source & methodology

Last successful price ingest (UTC): May 12, 2026, 3:52 PM

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Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · AL.F · History: FRED · WPU09220131

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