Oil rises after China trade exceeds expectations

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BANGKOK (AP) — Oil prices rose Friday after China reported better-than-expected monthly trade data, a sign that its economic recovery is gaining traction.

Benchmark oil for March delivery was up 9 cents to $95.92 at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

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