MARKET TALK: LME Copper, Aluminum Inactive In Asia Trade

LME copper, aluminum futures mostly inactive in Asian trading hours, as market awaits lead from London, suffers lack of interest from Chinese speculators, traders say. LME 3-month copper down $15 at $7,635/ton; stuck in $7,650-$7,660 range. Aluminum slightly stronger, supported by decent Japanese buying, says Hong Kong-based trader. LME most-widely held up $11 at $2,718.50/ton. Trader says aluminum experiencing choppy trade, but "if we can get through these (levels), I don't see why we can't have a run to $2,750-$2,800/ton.