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In precious metals, gold rose by 0.40% to 4,786.25, while silver increased by 1.81% to 77.035.

In the energy group, declines stood out. Crude oil (WTI) fell by 2.31% to 96.79, while Brent crude dropped by 1.43% to 97.94. Natural gas prices also decreased by 0.99% to 2.601, while heating oil edged down by 0.04%.

In industrial metals, copper prices remained nearly flat with a slight decline of 0.02%.

In agricultural commodities, limited gains were observed. U.S. soybeans rose by 0.16%, and U.S. wheat prices increased by 0.54%, while RBOB gasoline declined by 0.99%.

Overall, increases were seen in precious metals and some agricultural products, while selling pressure was evident in the energy sector.