Shares in the materials sector fell amid a broad decline in U.S. stocks fueled by the Fed's decision to hold rates while officials pencilled in a hike this year.
Gold futures gave up gains on the hawkish move by the central bank. Markets were also watching developments in the Middle East.
Copper demand is likely to be supported by AI-driven data center expansion, according to BofA Securities in a research note.
Write to Paulo Trevisani at paulo.trevisani@wsj.com
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