Producers of metals, grains and other raw materials rose as the U.S. dollar continued its recent retreat.
The inflation concerns spurred by the Iran energy shock had driven the dollar higher, weighing on prices of some metals futures.
Gold futures are now trading at their highest level since mid-March, rising 1.5% to $4857.60 a troy ounce Friday. Similarly, copper futures closed the week at their second highest ever level, over $6.10 a pound.
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