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Home / Metal News / Shanghai Spot Nickel Prices to Rise (2016-2-29)

Shanghai Spot Nickel Prices to Rise (2016-2-29)

Mar 1, 2016 09:36

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The People’s Bank of China unexpectedly lowered reserve requirement ratio to stabilize growth.

SHANGHAI, Feb. 29 (SMM) –The People’s Bank of China unexpectedly lowered reserve requirement ratio to stabilize growth. The US dollar index rose significantly on upbeat economic indicators.

LME nickel is expected to fluctuate widely today. SHFE 1605 nickel should rise to RMB 66,500-67,500/mt. Downstream purchases should improve. Downstream buyers will purchase as needed. Spot nickel should stabilize at RMB 6,200-67,200/mt.

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SHFE 1605 nickel started at RMB 68,180/mt overnight and then narrowly ranged RMB 68,100-68,300/mt.

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SHFE 1605 nickel started last Friday night session at RMB 67,820/mt and bounced back to RMB 68,960/mt.

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SHFE 1605 nickel opened Wednesday night session at RMB 70,100/mt and then narrowly ranged RMB 69,880-70,400/mt.

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