Edward Meir's week in review and thoughts for the week of April 20, 2026

Last week, investors were discounting with ever-growing enthusiasm the possibility that the conflict in the Persian Gulf was drawing to a close. In fact, there was talk for much of the week that the ceasefire would be extended and that another round of talks was in the offing. President Trump even said on Friday that the “process should go very quickly in that most of the points are already negotiated.”

Oil prices fell…

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Week In Review

Edward Meir

Edward brings more than a decade of hands-on experience in physical trading across aluminum, tin and scrap, paired with a deep fundamental market analysis background. His unique perspective strengthens AMU’s mission to deliver sharper insight, clearer context, and actionable intelligence for professionals across the aluminum value chain.