US copper futures rose to an eight day high in early trade on Friday, following gains across the metals complex.July copper delivery was up 9.30 cents at $3.8315 a lb on the Comex. Range $3.7395 to $3.8420, highest since May 8.9 am EST volume estimated at 6,501 lots.
Copper buoyed by gains in aluminium and zinc, and across commodities complex. Gold and oil surges watched. No extra buying on back of surprise 8.2 percent gain in April US housing starts, floor broker said.