New York Mercantile Exchange

New York Mercantile Exchange: U.S. benchmark crude for August delivery rose US$1.98, or two per cent, to finish at $103.22 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. That's the highest closing price since May 2, 2012, according to CTV. Following the ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on Wednesday, his supporters began a series of protests and attacks Friday. The military opened fire as hundreds of protesters marched on a headquarters of the Republican Guard NEW YORK -- The price of oil marched higher Friday with a positive report on U.S. hiring and ongoing concerns about the crisis in Egypt. Brent crude, a benchmark for many international oil varieties, rose $2.18, or 2.1 per cent, to end at $107.72 per barrel on the ICE Futures exchange in London. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.