Producers of metals and other raw materials ticked down as traders hedged their bets on the outlook for global economic growth.

Copper futures recouped some of their Thursday losses after their biggest one-day drop since June.

Mining giant Anglo American said third-quarter production increased 2%, and reduced production estimates for diamonds, copper and iron ore to the lower end of its prior targets.

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