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Flash: Nickel downstream PMI in Feb to fall below 34

Feb 1, 2018 16:20

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The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for nickel’s downstream industries in February is expected at 33.92, according to SMM survey.

SHANGHAI, Feb 1 (SMM) – The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for nickel’s downstream industries in February is expected at 33.92, according to SMM survey. This is lower than 40.34 points for January as stainless steel mills will be in maintenance or see lower output due to Chinese New Year.

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