Nickel Short Squeeze ? Looks like the perfect storm for a short squeeze with shorts at 6 year highs coming out of Chinese New Year and China stainless steel demand up 9%.
Nickel was the worst-performing metal on the LME in 2023, down 45% Net short positioning at 6yr high. Chinese stainless steel production up +9%, EV sales climbing. Overall Ni demand to grow at 8% CAGR the next few years Can Indonesia keep prices subdued forever?
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