Copper wavers near $9 000 after fear-filled week for metals

Copper steadied and aluminum rose after a turbulent week for metals dominated by growing concerns over the state of the global economy.

While metals markets were calmer Friday, prices have endured a dismal few days on fears about monetary tightening as well as demand from top consumer China. Copper -- often seen as an economic bellwether -- is heading for its sixth weekly decline in London.