SHFE Nickel to Head for Declines (2016-4-18)

Published: Apr 18, 2016 09:32

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Crude oil prices tumbled as Doha meeting dashed prospects for oil output cut, while gold gained favor.

SHANGHAI, Apr. 18 (SMM) – Crude oil prices tumbled as Doha meeting dashed prospects for oil output cut, while gold gained favor. LME nickel will look for price floor on Monday.

SHFE 1609 nickel contract is expected to drop to RMB 69,500-70,800/mt.

In domestic spot market, spot nickel prices will drop to RMB 68,000-69,500/mt. Some downstream producers might go bargain hunting.

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