Pessimism Prevails in August Nickel Market, Steel Mills Show Weak Purchase Interest

Published: Jul 23, 2026 18:00

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[SMM Nickel Flash] July 23 news: Currently, the demand-side market is generally pessimistic about the August market, steel mills' purchase willingness is weak, and most enterprises maintain low purchase intentions. Buyers tend to negotiate using an average-price premium/discount model and have low acceptance of fixed lump-sum prices.

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