The support is provided by the 14.6 percent retracement of the downtrend from $2,267 to $1,917. The metal failed twice to break this support which seems to be quite strong. Chances are aluminium may resume its bounce towards $2,000.

A fall below $1,963 may confirm a break below $1,963, and a target at $1,942 will be established accordingly.

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Wang Tao is a Reuters market analyst for commodities and energy technicals. The views expressed are his own.

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