Producers of metals and other raw materials rose amid mounting optimism about the economic outlook.

Gold futures slipped for the week as de-escalation of the trade war and signs of diplomatic progress in the Ukraine war reduced safe-haven demand.

Losses for copper, which is viewed as an economically sensitive commodity, were less pronounced.


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