Shanghai rubber edges up, cautious ahead of key economic data

Rubber futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) moved into the positive territory in the afternoon session on Thursday (September 5, 2013).

The most actively traded contract for January 2014 delivery ended at 20,795 yuan/metric ton, up 65 yuan or 0.31% from the previous settlement.

Investors will remain cautious about the trading before the US non-farm payrolls data due to be released on Friday, said analysts.

(Edited by Olivia,olivia@tireworld.com.cn)