SHANGHAI, Aug. 28 (SMM) – SHFE 1801 nickel fell to RMB 92,050/mt after opening at RMB 92,090/mt on Monday. Rising ferrous metals prices pushed SHFE 1801 nickel up to RMB 93,530/mt in the afternoon. Finally, SHFE 1801 nickel ended down RMB 680/mt or 0.72% at RMB 93,520/mt. Trading volumes rose 158,000 lots to 791,000 lots, and positions were down 3,318 lots to 511,000 lots. The contract wil move in current range tonight.
SHFE 1801 Nickel Ends Down (2017-8-28)
SHFE 1801 nickel fell to RMB 92,050/mt after opening at RMB 92,090/mt on Monday.
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