GOLDMAN SACHS NYSE:GS:

  • LOWERS Q4 2026 LME ALUMINIUM FORECAST TO $2,950/T AND 2027 AVERAGE FORECAST TO $2,700/T

  • REDUCES 2026 DEFICIT TO 100KT AND LIFTS 2027 SURPLUS TO AROUND 1.5MT

  • EXPECTs INVENTORIES TO REBUILD INTO 2027, DRIVING SMELTER MARGINS TO NORMALISE FROM RECENT HIGH LEVELS