OPEC member countries have agreed to curb output, aiming to reduce the glut of oil on global markets.
It’s the first major agreement by the group since 2008. Crude oil prices surged more than 5 percent on the news yesterday. But the deal is still not finalized.
Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with business journalist Ali Velshi about the expected impact and importance of the deal.
Guest
Ali Velshi, business journalist. He tweets @AliVelshi.
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