21.   In NEW YORK, copper rose for a second day after a further decline in copper stockpiles signaled that construction and manufacturing demand remains strong.

22.   In NEW YORK, copper rose for a second day as a rally in Asian equity and currency markets raised expectations for stronger demand for metals.

23.   In other markets, corn and soybeans could fall as farmers take advantage of ideal weather to complete harvests and copper rose amid signs of robust demand.

24.   In NEW YORK, copper rose amid signs that demand from the U.S. construction industry and manufacturers is strong enough to keep stockpiles lean.

25.   In NEW YORK, copper rose to its highest price in a month on expectations that demand from U.S. builders will be robust in the coming year.

26.   In other markets, copper rose and coffee was steady after an office workers and dockworkers strike ended.

27.   In LONDON, copper rose as continued economic growth in the U.S. and robust European demand offset expectations Asia will experience further economic slowdown next year.

28.   In NEW YORK, copper rose as commercial and industrial users stepped up purchases to take advantage of low prices.

29.   In NEW YORK, copper rose as demand remains robust, even with the seasonal decline in consumption, overshadowing a rise in exchange stockpiles.

30.   On other markets, copper rose and coffee fell.