Copper rises as confidence in outlook for global growth gathers pace
Copper rose on Friday as confidence in the outlook for global growth gathered pace, with investors awaiting a labour market report from the United States for further evidence of the health of the world's largest economy.
Copper rose nearly two per cent for its first gain in six days on Friday as a weaker US dollar and signs of easing political tension in Italy restored some market confidence, recently shaken by Europe's debt crisis.