Crude Oil is trading today in the European session above the $79 level.
Crude oil prices experienced an increase on Friday morning, boosted by positive trade data from China suggesting an improvement in its economy. Additionally, mounting tensions in the Middle East contributed to the upward movement in oil prices.
China's General Administration of Customs reported a 1.5 percent growth in exports for April, exceeding expectations following a 7.5 percent decline in March.
Simultaneously, Israel's announcement of intentions to move forward with an invasion of Rafah and other areas of Gaza, despite unsuccessful peace negotiations with Hamas in Egypt, heightened market concerns.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disregarded the threat from US President Joe Biden to withhold weapons should the invasion proceed.