Commodities climb to 6-month high as crude advances with crops

Commodities advanced to the highest level in almost six months as escalating tension in Ukraine fueled concern that energy and agricultural supplies will be disrupted while increasing demand for gold as a haven. Brent crude in London jumped 1.5 percent, wheat in Chicago surged 3.9 percent, while gold futures in New York increased 1.6 percent. Natural gas and corn also advanced. Russia, the world's largest energy exporter, seized control of the Black Sea region of Crimea in Ukraine, where tension has escalated since Russia-backed Viktor Yanukovych was overthrown as president on Feb. 22 after clashes with protesters left at least 82 people dead.

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