[brief comment on nickel in SMM] Shanghai nickel continues to rise 101800 yuan per ton

Published: Jun 27, 2019 16:51

SMM, June 27 / PRNewswire-Asianet /-

Shanghai nickel 1908 opened at 101190 yuan / ton, at the beginning of the plate, Shanghai nickel below the daily average support, all the way up concussion. In the afternoon, after pushing up 101820 yuan / ton, the shock fell back to the daily average of 101100 yuan / ton to get support, and then the center of gravity settled around 101200 yuan / ton, closing at 101310 yuan / ton, up 1070 yuan / ton, or 1.07%, compared with the settlement price of the previous trading day. Trading volume decreased by 39500 hands to 388000 hands, and position volume decreased by 8400 hands to 217000 hands. Throughout the day, the Shanghai nickel main contract closed at the Xiaoyang line, has reached the Boll line on track. Pay attention to the resistance of 101500 yuan / ton line on Boll line in the evening.

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