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[Dow Jones] Tocom RSS3 rubber futures tumble 5.8%, erasing all gains made in last two weeks on U.S. proposal to limit size, scope of banks, speculation that China may further tighten liquidity. U.S. proposal rattles rubber futures as many banks with global network have major commodities trading operations. It isn”t just rubber; many commodities have taken a beating, says broker in Tokyo. “Institutional funds are worried that their money pipeline may be affected, even though it won”t dry up, and they”ve taken a conscious decision to book profits before starting afresh Monday,” says Singapore-based analyst. Mild recovery had already taken place before closing, prices may test Y290/kg in night session. Benchmark Tocom June contract settles Y13.3 lower at Y289.3/kg after hitting intraday low of Y285.1, level not seen since Jan. 6. (SAM)
Source: Dow Jones