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Oil prices climbed on Monday, supported by Saudi optimism on Asian demand and an Iraqi pledge to deepen supply cuts, although uncertainty over a deal to shore up the U.S. economic recovery capped gains. U.S. WTI crude rose 50 cents, to $41.72 a barrel, while Brent crude was up 40 cents, at $44.80. Both benchmark contracts fell on Friday, but Brent still ended the week up 2.5%, with WTI up 2.4%.
