Episode 9: In the stranglehold of powers remote from markets

Expectations not confirmed. Nickel lighter along with other commodities. Financial investors are liquidating positions. China, the Philippines and gossip about Brexit have all been given as explanations. Elections in North Rhine-Westphalia. Education policy is the key...

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Ice cream helps to understand

Temporary downturn of LME metals before Easter. LME nickel warehouse stocks show continuing depletion. Change in trend cannot be derived from profit taking. With just few exceptions, fundamental data may not be euphoric, but well supported. Confirmation of nickel ore...

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Press Release

Transaction successfully concluded between Oryx Stainless and PGI Oryx Stainless Holding and minority shareholder PGI has entered into an agreement (SPA) concerning a purchase of 30.0% of the shares in their joint venture Oryx Stainless PGI Co., Ltd.,...

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Just what is normal?

Economics are moving away from political uncertainties, of which there are many at the moment. The nickel market is relatively quiet. Investors are cautious. Bubbles only forming in other asset sectors. Fed has started an interest rate change. There are also more...

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“Buy Ivanka’s Stuff”

New moves initiated in Indonesia and the Philippines. Whilst more of a “bearish” tone in Indonesia, the Philippines indicate firmer nickel prices. The outcome is everything but clear. In general, nickel prices are rather friendly and well supported. This could be...

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Certainly not the end of days

No momentum for the nickel price at the start of the year. Currency movements are the drivers. A thunderbolt on 12th January 2017. Indonesia will allow nickel ore exports once again. The market's reaction was short. Stainless steel commodity demand firm. Stainless...

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