11. Copper slumped after stockpiles fell less than expected, raising concern that demand tied to recent declines may be slowing. 12. Crude oil stockpiles also fell while supplies of heating oil and other distillate fuels rose. 13. Copper futures rose to their highest price in more than a year as a variety of problems disrupt world production at a time when stockpiles are falling. 14. Copper slumped after stockpiles fell less than expected, raising concern demand tied to recent declines may be slowing. 15. Gasoline and distillate fuel stockpiles also fell. 16. Gasoline futures fell, dragging crude oil lower, after an industry report showed U.S. stockpiles fell less than expected last week. 17. In CHICAGO, soybean futures rose after the government said export sales soared last week, renewing concern that stockpiles will fall critically low before the fall harvest. 18. In CHICAGO, pork belly futures rose after the government said stockpiles fell last month. 19. In NEW YORK, copper futures rose to their highest price in more than a year production disruptions come at a time when stockpiles are falling. 20. In other Nymex oil markets, gasoline prices rose amid anticipation the API will say stockpiles fell last week. |