Disruption Concerns Prop Crude

Crude oil rose for a second day in New York on Tuesday, as gains in the stock market increased optimism that the global economy is recovering. "Sentiment has driven this market from its lows in the hopes of an imminent recovery," said Toby Hassall, research analyst at Commodity Warrants Australia Pty in Sydney. "If we do see equities continue their rally, oil and a lot of other commodities are probably going to follow."