London copper prices edged down on Wednesday, as the lack of any clear moves to resolve the protracted U.S.-China trade conflict weighed on the demand outlook for the red metal. SEE MORE Oil prices rose on Wednesday after industry data showing a fall in stockpiles of U.S. crude somewhat eased worries about subdued demand due to the China-U.S. trade war. SEE MORE It hasn’t been that long since the Chinese yuan breached the “psychological level” of 7 to the U.S. dollar, roiling the markets and fueling concerns about the onset of a global currency battle that would exacerbate the effects of a full-blown trade war. SEE MORE Oil prices rose more than 1% on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump predicted a trade deal with China following positive comments by Beijing, calming concerns raised by an earlier round of tit-for-tat tariff hikes. SEE MORE Indonesia, along with two other members of the International Tripartite Rubber Council (ITRC) -- Malaysia and Thailand – will cut the export of natural rubber in an attempt to stabilize the commodity’s global price. SEE MORE