铝价：上周高位运行，8月11日库存增2.3万吨

Group 1 - Aluminum prices remained high last week, supported by improved market sentiment due to rising expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] - The supply of electrolytic aluminum showed steady growth, while the shipment of bauxite from Guinea is expected to decline starting in August due to seasonal impacts [1] - Domestic downstream processing enterprises' operating rates slightly increased by 0.1 percentage points to 58.7%, with aluminum cable operating rates stable at 61.8% [1] Group 2 - The operating rate for aluminum foil decreased to 68.4%, influenced by declining demand for air conditioning foil and uncertainties in new energy policies [1] - The operating rate for recycled aluminum remained steady at 53.1%, facing downward pressure due to weak seasonal demand and high-temperature holidays [1] - As of August 11, the inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots in major domestic consumption areas reached 587,000 tons, reflecting fluctuations due to uneven arrivals [1] Group 3 - Short-term aluminum prices are expected to remain high, with attention needed on geopolitical crises, macroeconomic policy implementation, supply increases, and consumption recovery [1]