Metal Mayhem: Nickel Plunges by 8% Daily Limit

Metal Mayhem: Nickel Plunges by 8% Daily Limit

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The video discusses the ongoing issues in the nickel market, including glitches and a weeklong suspension. It highlights the chaotic start to the trading day, the recalibration of trading limits, and the market's illiquidity. The video also covers the price discrepancies between the London and Shanghai markets and the potential for market contagion. Traders and hedge funds express frustration with the handling of the situation, and there is concern about the spread to other metals and assets.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the new trading limit imposed on the nickel market?

5% of the prior day's closing price

10% of the prior day's closing price

12% of the prior day's closing price

8% of the prior day's closing price

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the paralysis in the nickel market?

Technical issues with the trading platform

High trading fees

A large volume of sell orders

A lack of buyers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the price difference between the London and Shanghai nickel markets?

$12,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the concern among traders regarding the nickel market issues?

The market might become too volatile

The trading fees might increase

The issues might spread to other metals

The market might close permanently

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the bull market in metals been ongoing?

Two years

One year

Three years

Four years