Producers of metals, grains and other raw materials rose as traders rotated back into the sector following strong jobs data.

The Labor Department's Job-Openings and Labor Turnover, or JOLTS, April tally of job openings reached a multiyear high.

A jobs-market rebound would be a double-edged sword for commodity prices as it diminishes the likelihood of rate cuts, but potentially increases demand.

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