FB: METALS-China data helps propel copper towards 14-mth high
MARKETS-METALS (UPDATE 3):METALS-China data helps propel copper towards 14-mth high
* Euro zone manufacturing PMI boost sentiment
* Funds could push copper, aluminium higher
* Inventories still rising
(Recasts, adds comment/details, pvs Singapore)
By Pratima Desai
LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Copper rose to within a whisker of 14-months highs on Tuesday, boosted by manufacturing data from China, easing fears of contagion from a debt crisis in Dubai and a weaker dollar.