Oil-price stays firm despite bearish US data

02 February 2012

CRUDE prices continue to trade in a narrow range above $110 a barrel, as bearish data from the US failed to soften oil markets. Meanwhile, geopolitical worries and signs that the global economic recovery may be gaining speed supported prices.

In London, on 2 February, front-month Brent was trading at around $111.70/b at midday, barely firmer than the previous day’s close.

Support for oil prices came from the EU, where...



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