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News Summary: Commodities fall on weak jobs report

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ECONOMIC BLUES: Commodities fell across the board after a weak jobs report brought more evidence that the U.S. economy is struggling. Borrowing rates for Spain and Italy climbed, an indication that bond investors are less willing to loan those countries money at favorable rates.

DEMAND WORRIES: Investors worried about the impact that slowing economies in the U.S., Europe and China will have on commodities demand.

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