LME Halts Trading in Nickel as Price Tears $100,000 Level per Ton
(FT) The London Metal Exchange banned trading in nickel contracts on Tuesday as prices rose past $100,000 per ton. The price rally follows moves by the market to cover short…
(FT) The London Metal Exchange banned trading in nickel contracts on Tuesday as prices rose past $100,000 per ton. The price rally follows moves by the market to cover short…
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