Core Insights - The current spot price of electrolytic nickel in Shanghai is reported at 123,300.00 CNY/ton, with a premium of 1,130.00 CNY/ton over the futures main price of 122,170.00 CNY/ton [1] - The futures market shows a closing price of 122,170.00 CNY/ton for the main contract, reflecting a decrease of 0.55% [2] - Nickel inventory in the Shanghai Futures Exchange has decreased by 130 tons to 22,120 tons, with a cumulative reduction of 1,022 tons (4.42%) over the past week and 2,680 tons (10.81%) over the past month [3] Price Overview - The market prices for 1 nickel (Ni9990) vary, with quotes of 124,750 CNY/ton in Guangzhou, 125,000 CNY/ton in Shanghai from Shanghai Jincang Material Company, and 123,350 CNY/ton from Shanghai Huato Nonferrous Metals Market [2] - The ex-factory price for Jinchuan electrolytic nickel is reported at 124,300 CNY/ton in Jinchang, Gansu Province [2] Supply and Demand Analysis - Domestic nickel pig iron supply has significantly decreased year-on-year, while Indonesian supply remains high [4] - April saw an increase in electrolytic nickel production, and stainless steel production remained at high levels [4] - The demand outlook may be affected by ongoing trade disputes, but short-term improvements in macroeconomic conditions are anticipated to support prices [4]