WTI crude was up more than 2% intraday at $88.15/bbl.

The Philippines' National Privacy Commission said on Dec. 12 it has received reports that several government agencies recently suffered cyberattacks and data breaches, exposing large volumes of corporate and personal information. Reportedly affected agencies include the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor and Employment and the Coast Guard. The commission warned the public to expect follow-on phishing, fraud and identity-theft attempts. Cybersecurity group Deep Web Connect said its assessment indicates the breaches involve millions of personal, corporate and administrative records and one website defacement.

澳元兑美元AUD/USD向下触及0.68，创1月22日以来新低，日内跌0.67%。