Oil prices tick up on worries of escalating US-Iran tension

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Oil prices climbed to a two-month high following President Trump's announcement of U.S. personnel being moved from the Middle East, fueling concerns about potential supply disruptions due to escalating tensions with Iran. The U.S. is also preparing a partial evacuation of its Iraqi embassy amid heightened security risks. Optimism surrounding a U.S.-China trade deal and a larger-than-expected drop in U.S.