Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Asian currencies strengthened and copper rallied to a record on speculation the global recovery is gathering momentum. ?
? Copper gained as much as 1.6 percent to $9,550 a metric ton in London, taking its rally this year to 29 percent. The metal rose 1.3 percent to $4.3665 a pound on the Comex in New York and earlier reached $4.3790, also a record. ?
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