Raw materials producers tick up as gold futures extend gains

8 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 8

U.S. employers added 115,000 jobs in April, beating economists' expectations and lifting metals, grains and other commodity-linked producers.
Gold futures rose for a fourth straight session, adding to gains across the materials sector after the stronger-than-expected labour market data.
The move suggests investors saw the jobs report as supportive for demand-sensitive raw materials, while bullion also attracted buying despite the upbeat economic signal.

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