Summary
A. Aluminum Monitoring and Outlook: E&C requires access to a database that provides a full range of global weekly and monthly
aluminum prices combined with analysis of short-term market developments and a comprehensive market data service. It must include: Key premia and discount indices across Europe, North America, China, South Korea, Japan and Singapore published weekly or monthly.; In-depth analysis of global demand, production, trade, stocks, price and premiums; Near term forecasts for the quarter ahead.; Personal contact with a global team of analysts and price assessors and access to regular and direct meetings and contact with these experts, as needed.; A team with experts on the ground in various global regions, especially China, to firsthand evaluate the statuses of smelters and facilities and trends in local commodity markets.; Access to analysis, commodity experts, and other crucial information immediately to satisfy tight turnaround deadlines; Access to analysis provided by the vendor’s global economics teams.; Both up-to-date and historical data in a variety of formats, include Excel, online interactive data tool and data feed. See attached file.