Oil prices rise after the attack of a Saudi facility

Crude oil prices rose on Monday after the Houthis attacked a Saudi oil facility this weekend, as traders sought signs of easing trade tensions between China and the United States.

The gross London Brent rose 64 cents, or 1.1%, to $ 59.28 a barrel.

WTI (West West Texas Intermediate) crude rose 55 cents, or 1%, to $ 55.42 per barrel.