21.   In LONDON, coffee prices fell for a second day as plentiful supplies of London-traded robusta coffee offset concern about falling U.S. stockpiles.

22.   In NEW YORK, coffee futures were little changed as speculation that coffee producers will end an agreement to withhold some exports offset concern that stockpiles are low.

23.   In CHICAGO, hog futures were mixed as speculation that low wholesale pork prices will lure consumers from other meats offset concern that supplies are ample.

24.   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.

25.   In NEW YORK, gold rose for a third day as strong demand from consumers offsets concern that more central banks will sell gold reserves.

26.   In LONDON, zinc rose as robust demand for the metal in North America and Europe offset concern over sagging demand in parts of Asia.

27.   Increased demand from jewelers has offset concern about recent central bank sales.

28.   Indeed, the appointment of a mediator and a prospect for a Microsoft settlement offset any concern by investors that Microsoft might get swamped by lawsuits.

29.   Japanese stocks may climb for a third week as optimism that big exporters will benefit from a strong dollar offsets concern over the health of the financial industry.

30.   Japanese bonds rose as a government plan to reduce the national deficit offset concern the Bank of Japan may raise money market rates.