Producers of metals and other raw materials fell as deal activity was offset by weak economic data.
The U.S. unemployment rate rose to a roughly four-year high of 4.6% in November, stirring concerns about the outlook for the U.S. economy.
Employers added 64,000 workers during the month, a higher-than-anticipated tally but still relatively meager.
Swiss building-materials giant Holcim agreed to buy a majority stake in Peruvian rival Cementos Pacasmayo, in a deal that values the target at $1.5 billion.
Mining giants Teck Resources and Anglo American received approval from the Canadian government for a deal to create one of the world's largest copper producers.
Wheat and other grains continued to lose ground as mild weather in key crop regions suggested a bumper harvest was in store.
Precious metals gave back some of their recent gains, but gold and silver still closed near all-time highs.
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