The Squeeze in the Nickel Market Is Getting Worse
- Key spread notches new highs as stockpiles keep dropping
- Most base metals gain as Fed alleviates rate-hike concerns
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The nickel market is showing more signs of stress.
Stockpiles held by the London Metal Exchange extended their decline on Tuesday, with the last increase coming in October. Buyers are paying a massive premium for immediately deliverable futures.