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Crude oil closes higher as euro gains on dollar

Crude oil rose on Monday after the Euro gained against the U.S. dollar, making it more appealing to investors holding foreign currency.

The Euro gained following relieved concerns surrounding its debt crisis after the Financial Times said that Italy was …

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Crude prices rise as Yemen conflict continues and US dollar weakens

Brent Crude oil futures rose slightly on thursday as the Dollar weakened and unrest in Yemen seemed to outweigh concerns over weak economic growth and a slowdown in demand.

Thursday saw the third day of fighting in Yemen between government …

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