Copper settles higher as dollar falls off seven-week high

Copper futures tilted higher in American trade while the dollar index backed off August 20 highs, following earlier inflation data from the US. 

As of 01:39 GMT, copper futures due in December rose 0.27% to $281.40 a pound, while the dollar index shed 0.10% to 95.57 away from seven-week highs. 

Earlier US data showed producer prices rose 0.2% as expected in September, compared to a 0.1% dip in August, while core prices rose 0.2% as well, matching estimates. .