Asian Stocks Rise for First Day in Four; BHP, JFE Holdings Gain on Metals

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose for the first time
in four days, led by BHP Billiton and Zijin Mining Group Co.,
after copper, gold and oil prices gained.

JFE Holdings Inc., Japan's second-biggest steelmaker, and
Posco climbed after UBS AG said slowing global production is
``supportive'' of prices. China, the world's biggest consumer of
steel, today reported its economy grew in the second quarter at
the fastest pace in 12 years.


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