International oil prices approach 85 dollars per barrel
Time：2010-04-06 Read：1585second
As the economic data spurred investors expected world economic recovery, higher oil prices on the 1st round, New York crude oil prices closed approaching 85 dollars a barrel.
The same day, Asia and Europe and other major economies, economic data showed the manufacturing sector is in recovery among countries, Asian and European stock markets so full strength.
American Management Association on April 1 supply report showed the U.S. March manufacturing index hit a high of 6 years, the increase by more than market expectations.
U.S. Labor Department figures released the same day last week for the first time jobless claims fell by 6,000, to 43.9 million people, with similar expectations. The number of claims decreased for 4 weeks. This figure was better than expected. The data show that U.S. employment situation has gradually improved.
Affected by the news, New York crude oil prices topped 85 dollars a barrel, to 85.22 U.S. dollars. To close the New York Mercantile Exchange, light crude for May delivery rose 1.11 U.S. dollars futures close at 84.87 U.S. dollars a barrel. London Brent crude oil futures rose 1.31 U.S. dollars, to settle at 84.01 U.S. dollars a barrel. (Chen Gang)
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