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Why Oil Prices Could Pull Gold Higher amid Increased Risks

Why Oil Prices Could Pull Gold Higher amid Increased Risks

On April 13, US crude oil (USO) May futures settled at $67.39 per barrel—the highest closing level for US crude oil active futures in more than three years. Oil prices have been climbing lately due to geopolitical tensions, which have increased worries of disruptions to supply, especially in the Middle East. New sanctions on Russia could further lift oil prices.