SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose slightly on Friday after three days of declines, as markets remained cautious over excess supply and slowing demand in the U.S., though Brent and WTI are on track for a second consecutive week of losses. Brent crude futures increased 21 cents, or 0.33%, to $63.59 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas […]
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Oil prices edge higher as oversupply worries ease
TOKYO/BEIJING – Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday as concerns about global oversupply eased following recent market pressure from weaker demand. Brent crude futures climbed 17 cents, or 0.27%, to $63.69 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures increased 18 cents, or 0.3%, to $59.78. The modest rebound came after oil prices hit […]