Oil Rises for 2nd Day as Banking Fears Ease for Now

Oil Rises for 2nd Day as Banking Fears Ease for Now
Yan Dun Jiao 1 bulk carrier in the Vostochny container port in the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia, on Aug. 12, 2022. Tatiana Meel/Reuters
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LONDON—Oil rose on Tuesday, extending a recovery from a 15-month low hit the previous day, as the rescue of Credit Suisse eased worries about global banking sector risks that could hit economic growth and reduce fuel demand.

Sentiment across financial markets has improved after the UBS takeover of Credit Suisse, announced on Sunday, and after major central banks said they would enhance market liquidity and support the banking system.