US crude oil prices are edging lower on Friday on weak economic data and speculation that Opec might raise output, while Brent contracts rise, extending its premium to New York oil, said players.
The front month contract for Brent North Sea crude oil was last seen changing hands at USD 97.97/bbl on the ICE platform, up USD 0.58 on Wednesday's close, while the WTI March contract on Nymex traded USD 0.10 lower at USD 85.54/bbl.
"Jobless claims in the US rose and there's been some talk of the possibility of Opec raising output,” said Victor Shum of Pur
Freitag, 28.01.2011, 08:16 Uhr
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