According to SMM research, pure nickel inventory in six regions across China stood at 11,755 mt as of October 27, up 556 mt from October 20. In detail, the inventory of nickel briquettes was 150 mt, down 29 mt WoW, and that of nickel plates was 11,605 mt, up 585 mt. Nickel prices were steadily declining last week. Downstream buyers were showing a strong reluctance to make purchases. Consequently, trading activity in the spot market remained weak. Additionally, the social inventory of pure nickel continued to accumulate.
![[SMM Análise do Meio-Dia do Níquel] Os preços do níquel tiveram uma recuperação significativa em 3 de setembro. Os dados de emprego ADP dos EUA em agosto vieram surpreendentemente fracos, esfriando levemente as apostas em um aumento de juros em setembro.](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/qLeLR20251217171733.jpg)

![[SMM Análise Diária de Sulfato de Níquel] Mercado à vista com negociações lentas em 3 de setembro, preços do sulfato de níquel estáveis](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/Btmsv20251217171733.jpg)
