Oil climbs above $100 as Iran denies Trump talks

Oil climbs above $100 as Iran denies Trump talks Brent crude rose back above $100 a barrel as uncertainty persisted over President Donald Trump’s claims of talks with Iran, which officials in Tehran denied. Brent climbed 2.9 percent to $102.84, while U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate rose 3.5 percent to $91.20.