 "crude oil prices")
Oil hit its highest in a year on Friday, closing in on $60 a barrel, supported by economic revival hopes and supply curbs by producer group OPEC and its allies.
New orders for US-made goods rose more than expected in December, pointing to continued strength in manufacturing.
President Joe Biden's drive to enact a $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill also gained momentum on Friday.
Brent crude was up 85 cents, or 1.4%, at $59.69 by 1438 GMT after hitting its highest since Feb. 20 last year at $59.79. US crude was up $1.02, or 1.8%, at $57.25, after reaching $57.28, its
