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Copper steadies; growth, demand fears cap gains

LONDON - Copper steadied on Wednesday after falls in the previous session following a lack of an indication of further stimulus measures from the U.S. Federal Reserve, but gains were capped by a weak euro and concerns about Europe’s debt crisis and metals demand.

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European shares edge up as earnings beat estimates

LONDON - European shares edged up on Wednesday, helped by estimate-beating corporate results, and extended a sideways move that was trapping the market as investors awaited greater clarity on the extent of the economic slowdown and the policy response to it.

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