Peruvian stocks were little changed, as rising mining and bank stocks offset continued global pessimism over stocks, amid a slowdown in Asian economies.
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Copper fell amid expectations that Asia's economic problems could reduce demand in the world's largest consuming region at a time of rising mine production.
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The price of other industrial metals, such as copper, tumbled in 1997 as rising mine output hit the market as the economic slowdown in Asia reduced demand.
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In NEW YORK, copper fell amid expectations that Asia's economic problems could reduce demand in the world's largest consuming region at a time of rising mine production.
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Copper dropped 1.9 percent to its lowest price in almost four years as weak demand from Asia and rising mine output pushed stockpiles close to 20-month highs.
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Copper fell 1 percent, approaching last week's four-year low, amid lingering concern that the financial turmoil in Asia will crimp industrial demand at a time of rising mine production.
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Inventories in London Metal Exchange warehouses have dropped by 29 percent in the past two months, even though rising mine production is expected to create a surplus this year.
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Copper dropped 1 . 9 percent to its lowest price in almost four years as weak demand from Asia and rising mine output pushed stockpiles close to 20-month highs.
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In NEW YORK, copper futures fell as yesterday's increase in U . S . interest rates fueled concern that industrial demand will slow at a time of rising mine production.
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In NEW YORK, copper dropped 1.9 percent to its lowest price in almost four years as weak demand from Asia and rising mine output pushed stockpiles close to 20-month highs.
