According to SMM research, pure nickel inventory in six regions across China stood at 11,755 mt as of October 27, up 556 mt from October 20. In detail, the inventory of nickel briquettes was 150 mt, down 29 mt WoW, and that of nickel plates was 11,605 mt, up 585 mt. Nickel prices were steadily declining last week. Downstream buyers were showing a strong reluctance to make purchases. Consequently, trading activity in the spot market remained weak. Additionally, the social inventory of pure nickel continued to accumulate.
![[SMM revue de midi sur le nickel] Les prix du nickel ont fortement rebondi le 3 septembre. Les données ADP sur l'emploi américain d'août ont été étonnamment faibles, refroidissant légèrement les paris sur une hausse des taux en septembre.](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/qLeLR20251217171733.jpg)

![[SMM Revue quotidienne du sulfate de nickel] Le marché au comptant est atone le 3 septembre, les prix du sulfate de nickel sont stables](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/Btmsv20251217171733.jpg)
