Oil prices end higher as traders monitor Middle East, Russian output and China

Oil futures ended higher Tuesday — a day after worries about China’s economy and other concerns sent crude prices falling, despite a significant escalation of Middle East tensions following a weekend drone attack that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan.

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“The spreading conflict in the Middle East remains the most visible and growing risk for energy markets,” analysts at J.P. Morgan wrote in note dated Tuesday.

“While…

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Oil prices end higher as traders monitor Middle East, Russian output and China

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