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LME nickel prices ended lower along with other base metal due to lower-than-expected US economic data. The U.S. Conference Board announced that the US July consumer confidence index was 50.4, significantly lower than market expectation, triggering exacerbated concern over a deterioration of the US economic situation. Close attention should be paid to the second quarter GDP report on Friday.
It is expected that LME nickel prices will move between USD 20,000-21,000/mt on Wednesday.
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