Commodities

Oil Futures Settle Sharply Higher On Demand Hopes, Gains Nearly 16% In Month

Crude oil prices climbed higher on Monday and the oil futures contract posted the biggest monthly gain in over a year, amid signs of tight supply and optimism over increased demand in the U.S. and China.

Rising expectations about an end to U.S. rate hikes, and hopes that Saudi Arabia will continue with its output reduction plan right through the month of September contributed as well to the uptick in oil prices.

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