11.   Coffee was steady before an industry report that was expected to show that inventories fell last month.

12.   Copper prices surged after inventories fell more than expected, sparking optimism that demand may be strong enough to absorb some of the increased production anticipated next year.

13.   Copper surged after inventories fell more than expected, sparking optimism that demand may be strong enough to absorb some of the increased production anticipated next year.

14.   Corn inventories also are falling fast, because of rising demand for livestock feed.

15.   Crude oil futures also rose, in part because the API said oil inventories fell more than expected.

16.   Crude oil inventories probably fell last week as imports declined, five out of seven analysts surveyed by Bloomberg said.

17.   Gasoline inventories also fell last week, the API said, reviving expectations of rising demand as the peak summer driving season approaches.

18.   Heating oil prices also rose as inventories fell amid increased demand.

19.   In addition, U.S. crude oil inventories fell unexpectedly last week.

20.   In NEW YORK, arabica coffee was steady before an industry report that was expected to show that inventories fell last month.