1.   At the same time, weak demand in Asia offset strong economies in the U.S. and Europe.

2.   Cattle futures rose as signs of strengthening consumer demand for beef offset concern about rising supplies.

3.   Copper prices were little changed as expectations of steady U.S. demand offset concern that financial turmoil will slow consumption in Asia.

4.   Copper was little changed close to a one-year low as sagging demand in Asia offset steady consumption from the U.S.

5.   Crude oil futures were little changed as expectation of a seasonal surge in gasoline demand offset high U.S. crude stockpiles.

6.   Demand for computers offset some of the weakness.

7.   Hog futures were little changed as weak consumer and meatpacker demand offset tight supplies.

8.   In CHICAGO, cattle futures rose as signs of strengthening consumer demand for beef offset concern about rising supplies.

9.   In NEW YORK, coffee was steady, as increased roaster demand offset expectations that fresh supplies will arrive soon from harvests in Colombia and elsewhere in Latin America.

10.   In NEW YORK, copper prices were little changed as expectations of steady U.S. demand offset concern that financial turmoil will slow consumption in Asia.