Last Updated: 4/18/2025 12:34:00 AM
The nickel prices at LME reportedly surged by US$800/ton on last Friday. The weak purchase seems to become more active. In fact, the nickel prices at LME dropped by around US$2,000/ton in the first half of April; consequently, it has caused the stainless steel market became quiet. Analysts indicated that even the purchase has increased slightly due to the sharply rising nickel prices; it still needs some time to see whether the rebounded nickel prices could stimulate the market.