Crude climbs on US jobs report, China talks


Brent crude futures settled at US$66.47 a barrel, up US$1.13, or 1.73%. US West Texas Intermediate crude finished at US$64.58, up US$1.21 or 1.91%.

HOUSTON: Crude rose more than US$1 a barrel on Friday, posting its first weekly gain in three weeks after a favorable US jobs report and resumed trade talks between the US and China, raising hopes for growth in the world's two largest economies.

Brent crude futures settled at US$66.47 a barrel, up US$1.13, or 1.73%. US West Texas Intermediate crude finished at US$64.58, up US$1.21 or 1.91%.

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