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Sign InLME aluminium prices have surged to $3,621 per ton, with JPMorgan forecasting a climb to $4,000 following EGA's force majeure declaration. Amidst this rally, Alcoa (AA) reported a fiscal Q1 2026 earnings miss, with both revenue and earnings falling short of consensus estimates. Despite the weak financial results, investors are looking past current underperformance toward improved future margins driven by soaring global aluminium prices. The market is currently grappling with its largest supply deficit in over 25 years, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions in the Middle East. Analysts suggest this 'black hole' supply shock reinforces ING’s structural deficit projections through 2026. Consequently, supply remains severely constrained as regional logistics issues transform into a material global commodity shock.