UPDATES: NICKEL WEEKLY SUPP 1170 RES 1224/ZINCM, LEADM SIDEWAYS/ US DOLLAR INDEX WEAK AT 78.74/LME COPPER ARD$9680, CHINA MKTS START LUNAR HOLIDAYS FROM FEB 2, MKTS WAITING TO GET NEWS OF EITHER STOCKING BY CHINA BEFORE VACATIONS OR FIND PRICES TO COOL DOWN DURING VACATIONS FOR FRESH PURCHASES//