Aluminum Hits 16-Month Low as U.S. Plans to Lift Rusal Sanctions

The video discusses the impact of sanctions on the aluminum industry, focusing on RUSAL and Oleg Deripaska. It highlights the market's response, including a drop in aluminum prices and potential future scenarios. The discussion covers the confusion in the market due to sanctions and tariffs, and the potential reintroduction of aluminum into the market, raising questions about future supply and demand dynamics.

What was the primary reason for the sanctions that affected the aluminum market?

• A global shortage of aluminum

• Increased demand for aluminum

• New environmental regulations

• Sanctions against Oleg Deripaska due to election meddling

How did the sanctions impact the fundamentals of the aluminum market?

• They reinforced the importance of supply and demand

• They caused a shift away from traditional market fundamentals

• They led to a decrease in aluminum production

• They had no significant impact

What is a potential consequence of the aluminum re-entering the market?

• A shortage of aluminum

• An overflow of aluminum

• Stable aluminum prices

• Increased tariffs on aluminum

What is the estimated amount of aluminum produced since the sanctions?

• 400,000 metric tons

• 100,000 metric tons

• 300,000 metric tons

• 200,000 metric tons

What is a key question for the aluminum market in 2019?

• If new tariffs will be introduced

• The role of China in the market

• Whether there will be a surplus or deficit

• The impact of new environmental policies