SHANGHAI, Dec. 23 (SMM) – Crude oil prices rebounded. LME nickel should rise today.
See forecast for other base metals, please click:Base Metal Prices to Rise in Asian Trading Hours as LME closed, SMM Says
SHFE 1605 nickel prices are expected to move between RMB 69,500-71,000/mt today. Traders will sell actively, and Shanghai spot nickel should inch up to RMB 67,600-69,600/mt.
Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2015-12-24)

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