METALS-Copper largely steady ahead of expected U.S. rate hike

(Adds comment, updates prices) By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE, Dec 13 (Reuters) - London copper trading was little changed on Wednesday, as volumes thinned throughout the complex in the lead-up to holidays and ahead of a U.S. monetary policy meeting which may spell out higher interest rates. "Price action is likely to remain subdued as traders look ahead to key events later this week," ANZ said in a report. FUNDAMENTALS * LME: London Metal Exchange copper was up 0.2