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Oil hit two-year highs on bullish US economic data

Oil hit two-year highs on bullish US economic data

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International benchmarks for crude oil rallied on Thursday, 27 May 2021 after data showed a fall in unemployment benefit claims in the US while businesses accelerate spending on equipment in April, signaling the strong economic recovery momentum.

Brent gained 59 cents or 0.9% to $69.46/barrel.

WTI gained 64 cents or 1% to $66.85/barrel.