Wait-and-See Attitude Prevails High-grade NPI Market

Published: Sep 11, 2017 18:10
On Monday, inquiries for high-grade NPI fell to 950 yuan per mtu after sharp decline in nickel market last Friday, Shanghai Metals Market learns.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 11 (SMM) – On Monday, inquiries for high-grade NPI fell to 950 yuan per mtu after sharp decline in nickel market last Friday, Shanghai Metals Market learns. 

Jinchuan Group Axes Nickel Price by 5,300 yuan on Sept. 11

No deals were heard in the high-grade NPI market, and a strong wait-and-see attitude ruled the market. 

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