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PMI First Value of Nickel Downstream in December: Better than November

Nov 30, 2017 10:19

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As per SMM research, first value of PMI of nickel downstream enterprises shows 44.03% in December, higher than 40.87% in November.

SHANGHAI, Nov.30 (SMM)－As per SMM research, first value of PMI of nickel downstream enterprises shows 44.03% in December, higher than 40.87% in November but still below balance line. Stainless steel, alloy and battery industries keep weak.

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