Producers of metals and other raw materials rose as investors continued to buy into precious metals miners in anticipation of more central bank and fiscal stimulus.
The Trump administration indicated it expects a legislative deal on another round of economic stimulus by the end of the week.
"I think the market is always ahead of itself," said Oliver Pursche, an independent market strategist.
"I do think there'll be a compromise [on supplemental unemployment payments.]
I don't think we'll necessarily see $600 extra a week but we could see $500."
Gold futures rose $29.90 per troy ounce, or 1.49% to $2031.10 today Barrick Gold may seek to shift its primary listing from the Toronto Stock Exchange to the New York Stock Exchange, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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