Market Overview - On November 24, the domestic market saw a decline in stainless steel prices, with 304 prices dropping by 100 yuan/ton and 316L prices decreasing by 450-500 yuan/ton, while 201 and 430 remained stable [4][6] - The overall trading atmosphere in the market is weak, with most merchants focusing on reducing inventory as the month-end approaches [4][8] Price Movements - The main contract for stainless steel futures closed at 12,335 yuan/ton, up by 45 yuan/ton, while the main nickel contract closed at 115,530 yuan/ton, an increase of 1,480 yuan/ton [3][8] - Specific price changes for major steel mills include: - Tai Steel 304/2B at 15,850 yuan/ton (unchanged) - Zhangpu 304/2B at 13,300 yuan/ton (up by 1 yuan) - Dongfang Special Steel 316L/No. 1 at 23,050 yuan/ton (down by 400 yuan) [6] Market Performance - In Wuxi, the price for 304/2B from Tai Steel is 13,400 yuan/ton (unchanged), while in Foshan, the price for the same material is 12,900 yuan/ton [6] - The trading prices for 201 and 430 remain stable across both markets [4][6] Futures Market - The night trading session on November 24 showed fluctuations around the average line, with a slight decline towards the end, indicating a short-term bearish trend [8] - The next trading day for the 2601 contract is expected to range between 12,400 and 12,250 yuan/ton [8] Nickel and Other Metals - The price for nickel plates in the Yangtze River region is 118,050 yuan/ton, up by 1,250 yuan/ton, while high-carbon ferrochrome in Sichuan remains stable at 8,300 yuan/50 base tons [9]