Crude futures settle higher

Oil prices climbed on Thursday.

The West Texas Intermediate for August delivery gained 1.58 U.S. dollars, or 2.25 percent, to settle at 71.92 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for August delivery added 1.52 dollars, or 2.06 percent, to settle at 75.26 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.

Crude futures settle higher

Crude futures settle higher

International gold and silver prices increased on Thursday.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for August delivery rose 0.63 percent to settle at 4,041.60 U.S. dollars per ounce, while silver futures for July delivery gained 0.70 percent to close at 57.890 dollars per ounce.

Gold, silver futures rise on Thursday