Tokyo rubber climbs

TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures ended at a five-month high on Tuesday as upbeat factory data from major economies lifted investor sentiment globally, offsetting worries over rising coronavirus infections around the world. Osaka Exchange's (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery finished 1.5 yen, or 0.9%, higher at 168.5 yen per kg, the highest close since March 5. The rubber contract on the Shanghai futures exchange for September delivery fell 5 yuan to finish at 10.825 yuan per tonne.