METALS-Copper eases on growth, earnings worries
By: Melanie Burton
Metal Last Change Pct Move YTD pct chg LME Cu 7791.50 -24.50 -0.31 2.52 SHFE CU FUT FEB3 56580 -100 -0.18 2.20 HG COPPER DEC2 353.85 -1.15 -0.32 2.98 LME Alum 1919.00 -3.00 -0.16 -5.00 SHFE AL FUT JAN3 15370 60 +0.39 -3.00 LME Zinc 1841.50 7.50 +0.41 -0.19 SHFE ZN FUT JAN3 14685 40 +0.27 -0.74 LME Nickel 16050.00 45.00 +0.28 -14.22 LME Lead 2026.00 11.00 +0.55 -0.44 SHFE PB FUT 15170.00 20.00 +0.13 -0.75 LME Tin 19980.00 180.00 +0.91 4.06 LME/Shanghai arb^ 202
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SINGAPORE, Oct 29- London copper edged down on Monday, but held above 7- week lows plumbed last week, as concern about global growth and leadership change clouded its demand outlook, but the prospect of a recovering U.S. economy cushioned prices.