Producers of metals and other raw materials fell as investors backed off bets on a rapid rebound for global economic growth.
Gold futures rose in response to a drop in Treasury yields, which made the non-yielding investment more attractive. Lumber futures fell sharply after a long run-up, driven in part by housing demand in the U.S.
Beef and pork giant JBS USA Holdings hired a former U.S. antitrust enforcer as its new chief legal officer, as the U.S. meat industry faces antitrust scrutiny.
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