Oil ekes out gains as U.S. stimulus hopes lift global markets
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SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains for a third session on Wednesday, rising alongside broader financial markets on hopes Washington will soon approve a massive aid package to stem the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.U.S. crude touched a high of $25.10 a barrel early in the session and was at $24.61 a barrel, up 60 cents, or 2.5%, by 1243 GMT.Brent crude was trading up 49 cents, or 1.8%, at $27.64 a barrel.The U.S. Congress may vote on Wednesday on the $2 trillion..