Crude oil advances on the Iranian issue

Source: Forexpros

Crude oil futures advanced after prior losses caused by weak industrial activity in Germany. Investors continue to eye the developments in Iran that warns it may close Strait of Hormuz in case of new sanctions from Western economies. Light, sweet crude oil futures for February delivery traded at USD101.55 a barrel, on the New York Mercantile Exchange, gaining 0.24%.

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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:59:09 GMT

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