Oil prices rose Thursday after employment data showed the U.S. economy gained more jobs than expected last month. U.S. crude futures for August delivery added 2.1% to $40.65 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, closing at their highest level since March 6. Prices edged higher after Labor Department data showed the U.S. added 4.8 million...

Source: Wall Street Journal July 02, 2020 15:45 UTC