SMM April 30 Shanghai Nickel spot Newsletter

Published: Apr 30, 2020 12:49

SMM, 30 April:

Today, SMM1 Electrolytic Nickel quoted 100700-102400 yuan / ton, the average price is down 150 yuan / ton compared with yesterday. After the high opening of Shanghai Nickel today, it maintained a concussive trend in the morning. In the morning market spot market, traders quoted prices to extend yesterday's rising water range, overreporting next month's ticket. The offer and inquiry are light, some traders have been closed in advance today, in this trading atmosphere, it is expected that those present in the afternoon will also leave one after another. Russian Nickel to Shanghai Nickel 2006 contract more than 100 yuan / ton to Pingshui. It is reported that in order to promote transactions, a small number of non-deliverable Russian nickel can be posted 150 yuan / ton to pick up the goods, but the demand is weak, the transaction is expected to be limited. Jinchuan nickel to Shanghai nickel 2006 contract rose 1400-1500 yuan / ton, the current supply is tight, Jinchuan rising water is still at a high level, few transactions in the morning market. Nickel beans to Shanghai Nickel 2006 contract reported 700 yuan / ton.

 

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