Oil futures bounce back on easing lockdowns

Oil futures bounced back on Tuesday, inspired by a growing number of countries moving to ease social and economic lockdowns that have paralysed demand in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Easing restrictions: helping to buoy oil prices a little, though volatility remains
Easing restrictions: helping to buoy oil prices a little, though volatility remainsPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 28 April 2020, 15:20Updated 28 April 2020, 15:27
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