METALS-Copper steady, caught between China and world economies

Reuters | August 12, 2011 | 10:13 am Base Metals China Europe Copper

Copper steadied on Friday as prospects for stronger demand from top consumer China helped sustain prices, while a gloomy outlook for global economic growth and demand prevented gains.

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