Before 1998, nickel supply exceeds demand in international market, but since then nickel has been in short supply for four years. It's estimated that nickel supply and demand are going up steadily.

1998年之前，世界镍市场供大于求，1998年之后，连续四年镍供应呈短缺状态，预计镍供应和消费将稳定上升。

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The International Nickel Study Group, which represents producing countries, reckons that supply should come more into line with demand next year.

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And record world nickel prices, coupled with a successful joint venture with Sherritt International, a Canadian mining company, mean that Cuba's other chief export also brings in a hefty chunk.

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The European Competition Commission, led by state-aid-busting "Nickel" Neelie Kroes, would not comment on the recent bailouts by the Fed of American International Group, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and any future ones that may come around for Wall Street firms.

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