New York, NY (BBN)- Crude oil prices rose a third straight day on Friday, rallying with equities as investors shrugged off revised lower second quarter growth data and cautionary remarks by the Federal Reserve chief.
NYMEX West Texas Intermediate crude was trading at US$75.17 per barrel on Friday from $72.75 per barrel of the previous day, according to reports. 
 
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