Producers of metals, grains and other raw materials rose as the U.S. dollar gave back some of its recent gains due to optimism about Middle East peace prospects.
Gold futures, which are particularly sensitive to dollar moves, rose 0.9%, but remain down by roughly 14% from all-time highs.
European Union steel exports to the U.S. fell by around one third in the nine months since the White House hiked tariffs, according to an estimate from the European Steel Association trade group.
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