Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose $1.42 to $77.07 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for September delivery rose $1.43 to $81.07 a barrel.
Wholesale gasoline for August delivery rose 6 cents $2.80 a gallon. August heating oil rose 9 cents to $2.75 a gallon. August natural gas fell 5 cents to $2.71 per 1,000 cubic feet.
Gold for August delivery fell $4.30 to $1,966.60 an ounce. Silver for September delivery fell 10 cents to $24.86 an ounce and September copper fell 1 cent to $3.82 a pound.
As the deadline to reach a new contract nears, a potential UPS strike feels closer than ever. The Teamsters — which represent some 340,000 UPS workers — are calling for better pay, particularly for part-time workers, and safety improvements.
Drake says his new album, “For All the Dogs,” may drop in “a couple of weeks.” His announcement came during a tour stop at the sold-out Barclays Center Thursday night in Brooklyn, New York.
The law enforcement veteran appointed to oversee reforms at the Minneapolis police department in the wake of George Floyd’s killing plans to retire in September.
James Jones was a survivor during his 14-year NBA career. A 49th overall pick from Miami, he carved out a reputation as a valuable role player, contributing to three championship teams.
The dollar rose to 141.82 Japanese yen from 140.21 yen. The euro fell to $1.1126 from $1.1127.
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