13 June
A report on this calendar event is released weekly by the CFTC Commitment of Traders.
The present indicator reflects the difference between the volumes of long and short positions on aluminum in the United States opened by speculators (non-commercial traders).
The dynamics of aluminum futures is a gauge of strength for several days.
The indicator does not have a strong impact on aluminum prices and is considered in conjunction with other figures.
Comments by the MarketCheese analysts: a decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of Aluminium.