Crude rises on expectation of tamer US lockdowns, Asian trade agreement
19.11.2020
MOSCOW (MRC) -- Crude prices rose in mid-morning trade in Asia Nov. 16, as the market was comforted by the strong possibility that any new lockdowns in the US will be less severe than the nationwide lockdowns seen in spring, with the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) also providing a boost to sentiment, reported S&P Global.At 10:37 am Singapore time (0237