Tocom rubber futures settle higher; news that International Rubber Consortium members will further cut exports by 700,000 tons in 2009 following October announcement of 215,000-ton cut bolsters sentiment, though longer-term outlook remains uncertain due to gloomy physical demand outlook, trader says. Adds further upside possible in coming days, though market likely to find technical resistance at Y135/kg as participants continue to focus on global auto industry woes, wider economic turmoil. Benchmark May RSS3 contract settles Y8.5 higher at Y114.3/kg. (ANJ)

Source:  Dow Jones Newswires

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