Producers of metals and other raw materials fell as traders hedged their bets on the outlook for commodity prices.
Copper futures have fallen 11% from their July highs, amid doubts about demand.
Albermarle shares rose after analysts at brokerage Baird boosted their rating on the lithium producer's shares saying weakness in electric-vehicle demand for the commodity would be offset by storage applications.
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