The European Union (EU) strongly condemned the attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militias on the commercial ship (MINERVAGRACHT), which flies the Dutch flag in the Gulf of Aden.
Oil prices rose today, Thursday, ending a three-day losing streak, recovering from their lowest levels in 16 weeks, but expectations of increased supply from "OPEC+" next month limited the gains.
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Oil prices rose, today, Wednesday, remaining just above four-year lows, as investors focused on U.S.-China trade talks and signs of declining U.S. production.
Brent crude futures rose 51 cents, or 0.82 percent, to $62.66 a barrel.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 58 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $59.67 a barrel.
Both indices recently fell to four-year lows following the OPEC+ alliance's decision to accelerate output increases, raising fears of a supply glut at a time when U.S. tariffs have heightened concerns about global demand.