Group 1 - Nickel prices are fluctuating around $14,850 to $14,900 per ton, while the Shanghai nickel main contract is approximately at 117,000 yuan per ton, indicating a stable yet volatile market environment [1] - The stainless steel futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange are trading between 12,400 to 12,450 yuan per ton, with both nickel and stainless steel futures showing slight oscillations after a previous upward trend [1] - In the spot market, the mainstream price for 304 cold-rolled resources is reported between 12,250 to 12,500 yuan, with a cautious trading atmosphere and limited aggressive buying activity [1] Group 2 - The market for hot-rolled large plates is maintaining a mainstream price around 12,100 yuan, with discrepancies in buying and selling prices leading to a stalemate in actual transactions [1] - The 201 series cold and hot-rolled products are showing stable pricing, with J1 cold-rolled resources quoted between 7,650 to 7,800 yuan, while J2 and J5 resources are around 6,850 to 7,000 yuan, reflecting a generally stable trading environment [1] - The overall trading atmosphere remains subdued, with some attempts to find lower prices, but the majority of quotes are stable, indicating a cautious market sentiment [1]