SHANGHAI — China's stocks rose, sending the benchmark index to the highest in two months, after the central bank said it will keep a "moderately loose" monetary policy and steelmakers rallied on improving earnings prospects.

SHANGHAI — China's stocks rose, extending gains for the benchmark index to 11 percent from this year's low, as a jump in industrial profits and the prospects for increased spending and tourism boosted the domestic economic outlook.

BANGKOK — Rubber advanced to the highest level in more than two weeks on speculation that demand may climb as Asian equity markets gained and the Japanese currency declined.

SHANGHAI — Tin, the best performing industrial metal this year, climbed to the highest level since the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc in September 2008 as shrinking inventories signaled steady demand.

SINGAPORE — Wheat futures fell for a third day on speculation that a recent rally may have been excessive. Corn and soybean futures also declined.

NEW YORK — Mutual funds, pensions and endowments are spending more on stocks than at any time since the start of the bull market, just as individuals grow the most pessimistic in a year.