Rubber futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) settled higher on Tuesday (October 15, 2013) tracking gains in broader commodity market.
The most actively traded contract for January 2014 delivery ended at 21,175 yuan/metric ton, up 375 yuan or 1.80% from the previous settlement.
Analysts say hopes for a deal inWashingtonto reopen theUSgovernment and avert a possible debt default boosted market sentiment. (Edited by Olivia, olivia@tireworld.com.cn)