SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (SMM) – SHFE 1801 nickel opened at RMB 87,010/mt today and then dipped to RMB 86,520/mt. In the afternoon, SHFE 1801 nickel surged to RMB 88,180/mt, pushed up by rebar and iron ore, and closed at RMB 88,090/mt, up RMB 440/mt or 0.50%. Trading volumes on SHFE 1801 nickel decreased 188,000 to 560,000, and positions increased 13,600 to 498,000. SHFE 1801 nickel will fluctuate at highs this evening.
![[SMM Analysis] Influenced by macro sentiment, MHP and high-grade nickel matte prices declined this week.](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/CWsEw20251217171732.jpeg)

