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Prices are our trading platform's bid for XALUSD. Times are server time, New York + 7 hours (GMT+2 now). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
The spread when you open, shown live above, and a swap for each night the position stays open. Spreads widen around news and at low liquidity.
Read from our trading platform daily. The specification in MetaTrader 5 always prevails.
Daily break 21:00–04:05.
Server time is New York time + 7 hours.
The change in each calendar month, from our platform's month-end closing prices (bid). Our history for this instrument starts in October 2025.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +4.65% | +0.27% | +9.19% | +1.47% | +5.55% | −15.56% | +2.85% | +1.68% | −1.61% | −3.53% | −1.76% | |
| 2025 | +7.62% | +0.07% | +3.59% | |||||||||
| Average | +4.65% | +0.27% | +9.19% | +1.47% | +5.55% | −15.56% | +2.85% | +1.68% | −1.61% | +2.04% | +0.07% | +3.59% |
| Months higher | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 0/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 0/1 | 1/2 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Month to date · Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
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Core Inflation Rate MoMUSD
Nov 10, 15:30 · Forecast 0.2% · Previous 0.3%
Inflation Rate YoYUSD
Nov 10, 15:30 · Forecast 3.9% · Previous 3.7%
Core Inflation Rate YoYUSD
Nov 10, 15:30 · Forecast 2.8% · Previous 2.6%
Inflation Rate MoMUSD
Nov 10, 15:30 · Forecast 0.3% · Previous 0.6%
Existing Home SalesUSD
Nov 12, 17:00 · Forecast 3.85M · Previous 3.99M
PPI MoMUSD
Nov 13, 15:30 · Forecast 0.4% · Previous 1.3%
High-impact releases for XAL, USD over the next 7 days, in server time (GMT+2). Dots on the 1D and 5D charts mark recent releases.
XAL/USD represents the price of aluminum per tonne quoted against the US dollar, traded as a cash-settled CFD with no expiry date. Aluminum is a critical industrial metal widely used in aerospace, automotive, construction, and packaging industries, making it a key barometer of global economic health and manufacturing activity. The contract trades with significant daily volume, offering liquidity for institutional and retail traders alike.
Aluminum prices are primarily driven by global supply-demand dynamics, industrial production data, economic growth expectations, and geopolitical factors affecting mining and refining. Currency fluctuations, energy costs (particularly electricity for smelting), and inventory levels at London Metal Exchange warehouses also exert substantial influence on XAL/USD valuations. Central bank monetary policy and risk sentiment further impact metal prices as investors rotate between commodities and traditional assets.
At GCC Brokers, XAL/USD is offered with automatic execution and no manual intervention. You can trade aluminum with variable spreads across both Zero and Standard account types, with no physical delivery required—all positions are cash-settled. Our regulated platform (FSC Mauritius) provides retail and professional traders direct exposure to global aluminum price movements.
At GCC Brokers, XAL/USD trades Monday to Friday following London Metal Exchange (LME) trading, and is closed overnight and at weekends; the exact hours, in server time, are in the specifications above. Always check your platform for holiday closures and scheduled maintenance windows.
Spreads are variable and depend on market conditions and your account. Standard and Pro have no commission, and Pro has tighter spreads; Zero has raw spreads plus a commission. The live spread is shown on this page.
Aluminum prices respond to industrial demand (automotive, aerospace, construction), global economic growth signals, and energy costs for smelting operations. Supply factors including mining output, inventory levels at LME warehouses, and geopolitical disruptions also play key roles. Additionally, the strength of the US dollar and risk sentiment in broader financial markets influence XAL/USD movements.
XAL/USD is a cash-settled CFD with no expiry date, so there is no physical aluminum delivery. When you close a position, profit or loss is settled in cash to your trading account; positions held overnight are subject to swap. This simplifies trading and eliminates logistical complexity, allowing traders to focus purely on price exposure.
XAL/USD suits traders and investors seeking exposure to industrial metals, global manufacturing trends, and economic cycles without owning physical aluminum. It's ideal for diversification within commodity portfolios, hedging, or speculative positioning on industrial demand. Both institutional and retail traders can benefit from XAL/USD's liquidity and role as an economic indicator at GCC Brokers.
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