SHANGHAI, Jun. 8 (SMM) – NYMEX oil slumped 5% as inventories surged. The US dollar fluctuated widely. The stainless steel industry entered low-demand season, adding to finished product inventory pressure at stainless steel plants.
LME nickel will fluctuate at lows today, and SHFE 1709 nickel should hover between RMB 71,900-73,200/mt, with spot prices between RMB 71,200-73,900/mt.

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