Producers of metals, grains and other raw materials fell as clashes in the Middle East spurred inflation concerns.
Gold futures, which surged early in 2026 due to hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut, retreated, cutting year-to-date gains to 2.4%.
Refrigerant maker Solstice Advanced Materials and specialty-chemicals maker Element Solutions called off their $12 billion merger deal, shareholder opposition.
Swedish miner Boliden agreed to buy a majority stake in Nexa Resources for around $1.31 billion.
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