Nickel Prices Rising on Investor Demand
Bloomberg reported Norilsk Nickel (LSE:MNOD)said it's seeing an increased demand in nickel which is causing prices to rise.
Bloomberg reported Norilsk Nickel (LSE:MNOD)said it's seeing an increased demand in nickel which is causing prices to rise.
Reuters Africa reported producers of nickel, aluminum and zinc are cutting back on lessened demand.
Reuters reported base metals fell then rose today as after rising euro zone bond yields backed mounting concern.
Bloomberg reported orders to remove nickel from stockpiles climbed to the highest level in almost two weeks because of stronger Chinese demand.
Bloomberg reports orders to draw nickel from stockpiles monitored by the London Metal Exchange rose to the highest level since April.
Reuters reports slowing demand from stainless steel mills and rising mine production are likely to push the nickel market into surplus.
Business Standard reports nickel futures prices rose by 1.31% amid higher spot demand from alloy makers and covering-up of short positions.
Bloomberg reports nickel surplus may narrow on increasing stainless-steel demand from China and stalled mining projects have lowered prices.
Bloomberg reports that nickel pig-iron output in China may surge 50 percent this year, possibly curbing demand for the refined product.
Reuters reports global nickel consumption will grow by 5 percent in 2011.
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