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City watchdogs have launched an investigation into chaotic nickel trading in London last month. The Financial Conduct Authority will examine why the London Metal Exchange suspended nickel trading for several days after a ‘disorderly market’ in the metal arose. The LME halted nickel trading after sanctions on Russia drove the price to record levels, creating a ‘short squeeze’ on traders who had bet against nickel.
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