Producers of metals and other raw materials rose as the dollar continued to slide against rivals.
The perception that the Federal Reserve is planning to end its rate-increase cycle because of moderating inflation has whittled away at the dollar.
The price of dollar-sensitive gold hit a psychological milestone, closing above $1900 an ounce for the first time since April.
A giant salt mine has become a focal point on the most fiercely contested front line in Ukraine, as Russia's Wagner paramilitary group sets its sights on taking the resource close to the contested city of Soledar.
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