MarketWatch | Oil surges higher, posts biggest monthly rise since April 2016 MarketWatch Oil futures erased an early loss, surging into the closing bell as traders finished out July with the biggest monthly percentage gain since April 2016. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, West Texas Intermediate crude for delivery in September CLU7, ... Oil surges into the close to settle above $50, posts best monthly gain since April 2016 Oil near two-month high as producers set to meet again With oil prices, half a step is not enough |