Muted Chinese stainless steel production, trade dispute results in nickel price dip

Fitch Solutions Macro Research has revised its nickel price forecast for this year down to $13 250/t, compared with its previous forecast of $14 500/t, as prices have headed lower in recent weeks.

The nickel price has dropped by 9% to $12 010/t in mid-May, compared with $13 100 in mid-April.