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Oil up on upbeat China data, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Oil prices rose more than 1% today, supported by strong factory activity in China and escalating tensions in the Middle East, where Israel resumed attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire deal.
Business • 02 Dec 24

Oil prices jump 2% on Middle East supply fears

Oil prices continued to rise today on investor concern that a widening Middle East conflict could disrupt crude oil flows from the region, though a stronger global supply outlook kept a lid on gains.
Business • 03 Oct 24

Oil prices up 1% on Middle East tensions

Oil prices climbed 1% today on worries that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten oil supplies from the world's top producing region, but a large build in US crude inventories limited gains.
Business • 02 Oct 24

Oil falls over 1% on Middle East ceasefire talks

Oil prices fell over a dollar a barrel today and were set to end a multi-session rising streak after Israel reduced its troops in southern Gaza and began a fresh round of ceasefire talks with Hamas.
Business • 08 Apr 24

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