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[Dow Jones] Tocom rubber futures settle 0.8% lower, extending yesterday”s losses as concerns about euro-zone debt persist. Fears of possible monetary tightening in biggest rubber importer, China, also weigh, says Thailand-based trader; adds “market looks like it”s over-reacting to all the news”. Crude oil lower in Asian trading hours due to lingering euro-zone concerns, but supported by real economy recovering worldwide, says Tadao Hosoo, analyst with Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting in Japan, in note to investors; rubber market currently sentiment-driven, traders say. Tocom RSS3 benchmark rubber futures fell as much as 3.3% in night session, new 5-month low, spiked 1.2% in day session before settling lower; possible buying on dip in next session, but Tocom rubber on general downward trend as market expects more spot supply as Thailand exits wintering, traders say; support at Y250/kg. Benchmark October rubber contract settles Y2.2 lower at Y262.3/kg, off intraday low Y255.8/kg.
Source: Dow Jones