How the Global Nickel Market Changed in 18 Minutes

How the Global Nickel Market Changed in 18 Minutes

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The video discusses the dramatic events in the nickel market, where prices surged by 250% in 24 hours, causing significant financial strain due to margin calls. The London Metal Exchange (LME) had to cancel trades to prevent broker failures. The crisis was driven by a short squeeze involving the Chinese company Qingshan. The resolution of this situation is crucial for the market's reopening.

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What role did the Chinese nickel company Qingshan play in the market situation?

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What needs to happen for the nickel market to reopen?

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