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May 12, 2026
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Market 'Yet to Fully Experience' Aluminum Shortfall from Iran, Says Timna Tanners
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Timna Tanners
(Metals & Mining Analyst, guest)
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Executive Summary
The recent surge in copper prices is attributed more to market speculation and AI-related hype than to fundamental demand, with prices expected to moderate as major mines come back online within a year.
A severe and prolonged global aluminum shortfall is underway due to direct geopolitical impacts on Middle Eastern smelters, creating a bullish outlook for aluminum prices and producers like Alcoa.
steel market is experiencing a dynamic shift, with high tariffs reducing imports and boosting domestic mill utilization to near four-year highs, despite mixed demand from broader economic sectors.
Geopolitical conflicts and a strategic shift towards supply chain security are fundamentally altering commodity markets, highlighting vulnerabilities and creating opportunities in specific metals.
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