Oil prices increase as US and China sound conciliatory on trade war
Concern for the global economy has risen as trade tension between Beijing and Washington mounted in recent days
26 August 2019 - 12:34
London — Oil prices rose on Monday after the US and China both suggested they could ease up in a trade war that has undermined the outlook for the global economy and for crude demand.
Brent was up 33 US cents, or 0.6%, at $59.67 a barrel by 8.50am GMT, while US oil was also up 33c, or 0.6%, at $54.50 a barrel...
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