Crude Prices End Week Mixed as $70-$80 Range Tightens

摘要

Benchmark crude futures searched for di- rection Friday, continuing a sideways trend that began during the previous session after gains earlier in the week brought prices nearer the top end of a $70-$80 range show- ing significant strength. Trading at moderate volumes not atypical for a Friday during the summer, July Nymex futures ended the day up 39￠ to $77.18 per barrel, brining the contract’s advances for the week to $3.40.