SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Natural rubber stocks in Japan as of March 20 totaled 10,434 metric tons, up from 10,086 tons on March 10, the Rubber Trade Association of Japan said Wednesday.

Natural latex stocks totaled 442 tons, down from 454 tons on March 10.

Japan”s synthetic rubber stocks totaled 1,606 tons, down from 1,911 tons on March 10.

The Association didn”t provide any reasons for the changes.

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[Dow Jones] Physical prices of Thai USS3 rubber edge higher as reduced seasonal output continues to lend support; prices likely to continue rising in near term though tapping expected to resume as of mid April, which may begin to exert downward pressure from then, market participants say. Thai USS3 traded on Hat Yai Central Market traded at THB49.19/kg vs THB49/kg yesterday. (ANJ)

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[Dow Jones] Tocom rubber futures settle marginally higher in directionless trade, with weaker yen vs dollar, gains on Japan”s equity markets only influencing factors, says trader. Adds lack of fresh fundamental cues likely to continue damping large price swings in coming sessions; volume relatively healthy today with 19,618 lots done. Benchmark September RSS3 contract settles Y0.2 higher at Y153.8/kg. (ANJ)

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