** Shares of Australian bourse-listed Alcoa AAI.AX rise as much as 6.5% to A$41.545, their biggest intraday pct gain since November 18, 2024

** The aluminium major hit a record low in the previous session as metal prices weakened amid global markets and commodities sell-off on recession fears

** Aluminium prices recover on the day as investors await further clues on the trajectory of the global economy MET/L

** Alcoa's shares down 30.5%, YTD

(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)

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