The Guardian | Oil price jumps as Iraq says it's 'optimistic' of Opec deal – business live The Guardian A vase has been sent tumbling in Vienna as oil reporters rushed to speak with Iraq's oil minister as he arrived at the Opec meeting. Jabar Ali al-Luaibi told the expectant, and clumsy, throng that he's “optimistic” that a deal will be reached on Wednesday. FTSE 100 falters but oil prices jump after Iraq says it will 'co-operate' with Opec deal |