不锈钢和镍：期货价格继续上涨！

Market Overview - On February 25, the domestic market saw an increase in 304 stainless steel prices by 50-100 yuan/ton, while 201 rose by 50 yuan/ton, and 430 remained stable [2][4]. - The futures price of stainless steel continued to rise slightly, driven by increases in nickel iron and nickel prices, leading to heightened bullish sentiment in the market [2][4]. Steel Mill Guidance Prices - Major steel mills provided the following guidance prices: - Taiyuan Iron and Steel: 304/2B at 17,650 yuan/ton; 304/No. 1 at 16,650 yuan/ton (up 50 yuan) [3]. - Dongfang Special Steel: 316L/No. 1 at 26,050 yuan/ton (up 300 yuan) [3]. Market Transaction Prices - In Wuxi, transaction prices for 304/2B 2.0mm from Taiyuan Iron and Steel were at 15,050 yuan/ton (up 150 yuan), while in Foshan, prices for the same material from Fujian Jiao Jin were at 14,550 yuan/ton (up 100 yuan) [5]. Raw Material Prices - On February 25, the price of nickel plates in the Yangtze River region was 145,450 yuan/ton (up 2,700 yuan), while high-carbon ferrochrome in Sichuan remained stable at 8,750 yuan/50 base tons [6]. Stainless Steel Futures - The night trading session on February 25 opened slightly higher, with the market showing a strong upward trend throughout the day, closing with a bullish candlestick pattern. The next trading day for the 2604 contract is expected to range between 14,100 and 14,400 yuan/ton [8].