Rubber futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) settled higher on Friday (September 6, 2013) tracking gains in broader commodity markets.
The most actively traded contract for January 2014 delivery ended at 20,810 yuan/metric ton, up 165 yuan or 0.80% from the previous settlement.
Investors were waiting for theUSnon-farm payrolls data due to be released late Friday which could dead the direction of the red metal in the coming sessions, said analysts. Market watchers were optimistic about theUSjob report, sparking the investor sentiment, said analysts.
(Edited by Olivia,olivia@tireworld.com.cn)