Copper steadied on Tuesday as investors weighed the positive impact of a cut in China's bank reserve requirements against signs of disappointing Chinese demand in what should be a strong quarter.
The Bloomberg Commodity Index advanced 0.7%, as West Texas Intermediate for March delivery climbed to $50.25 a barrel in New York. Brent rose 4.1% to $56.90 a barrel.
Copper futures fell the most since mid-October after the European Commission cut growth forecasts for the euro area, damping the demand outlook for industrial metals.
