Energy Markets
Oil prices increased on Friday, ending a three-day decline. Investors are closely monitoring mixed signals from Iran peace negotiations.
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Building on last week's surge past $100, crude oil prices crossed $110 per barrel on April 29 for an eighth straight session. The rally intensified on reports of possible U.S. plans to extend the naval blockade on Iranian ports, heightening fears of prolonged Middle East supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz.