The US nickel briquette premium continued to ascend in the week to Tuesday October 20 amid increased spot business at higher levels while lackluster appetites kept all other regional premiums stable over the period.
Spot deals for US briquettes enlivened at higher levels, pushing the premium up from historic lows hit in September. Sustained lack of arbitrage opportunities in China kept premiums there unchanged. European market held firm at already-low levels after stainless steel consumers moved prices lower in early October. US briquettes climb from September lowIsolated cases of...