Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Barchart
Barchart
Rich Asplund

Crude Settles Higher on Dollar Weakness and U.S. Energy Demand Optimism

September WTI crude oil (CLU23) on Friday closed up +0.49 (+0.61%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23) closed up +0.61 (+0.21%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday posted moderate gains, with crude climbing to a 3-1/4 month high and gasoline climbing to a 9-month high.  A weaker dollar Friday was bullish for energy prices.   Crude prices also have support on Friday's weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation news that may allow the Fed to stop raising interest rates, bolstering the outlook for the U.S. economy to avoid a recession.  Gains in crude were limited as Friday's mixed global economic news was bearish for growth prospects and energy demand.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.