Global Markets: Oil prices climb on OPEC cuts, hopes of U.S-China trade deal

Global Markets: Oil prices climb on OPEC cuts, hopes of U.S-China trade deal

Oil prices rose on Friday, lifted by OPEC’s supply cuts and hopes the United States and China could soon settle their trade disputes. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were at $54.10 per barrel at 0133 GMT, up 31 cents, or 0.6 percent, from their last settlement. International Brent crude oil futures were at $61.25 per barrel, up 41 cents, or 0.7 percent from their last close. “Prices supported by data showing further falls in…

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