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Oil Gains on U.S. Economic Data, Gulf Crude Tanker Dispute

Oil Gains on U.S. Economic Data, Gulf Crude Tanker Dispute

From Reuters


Oil prices inched up on Friday, ending the week higher after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data brightened the crude demand outlook and concerns over the safety of oil transport around the Strait of Hormuz threatened supply.

Brent crude futures …

US Economy Slowed to 2.1% Growth Rate in Second Quarter

US Economy Slowed to 2.1% Growth Rate in Second Quarter

From AP News


The U.S. economy slowed sharply in the April-June quarter even as consumers stepped up their spending.

The gross domestic product, the economy’s total output of goods and services, grew at a 2.1% annual rate last quarter, down …