Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, adding to gains in the previous session, after industry data showed a surprise drop in U.S. crude stocks last week, a positive sign for demand, and attention shifted away from hostilities in the Middle East. U.S. crude inventories fell 3.237 million barrels in the week ended April 19, according to market sources citing American Petroleum Institute figures. Traders will be watching for the official U.S. data on oil and product stockpiles due at 10:30 a.m. (1430 GMT) for confirmation of the big drawdown.
"Deficits matter, and I think we're headed into a financial crisis in this country," Cooperman told CNBC this week.
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