Nickel futures remain resilient above $17,700 despite broader commodity market weakness, thanks to persistent procurement from Asian stainless steel makers. Here are The Desert Sun's picks for the top 10 events to check out in the desert Monday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 12. (And if you’d like to submit an upcoming event of your own for a future roundup, see the bottom of this article for directions.) A company logo of Shanghai Futures Exchange is displayed at a booth during LME Week Asia in Hong Kong, China June 14, 2016. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab LME nickel inventories slid to their lowest since January, boosting bullish sentiment in nickel futures. Traders anticipate more aggressive buying if stock trends persist.