Oil prices boosted on hopes for US-China deal
Both Brent and WTI curde were up on the day, but a renewed slide could be seen if talks to end the trade war fail this time around
09 October 2019 - 16:56
London — Oil rose on Wednesday after media reports that China was open to agreeing on a partial trade deal with the US, while Turkey’s military operation in northern Syria also supported prices as it could affect regional oil production.
Brent crude was up 97c at $59.21 a barrel by 1.26pm GMT, and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was at $53.57, up 94c...
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