Reuters | Oil eases on US holiday after eight days of gains Reuters LONDON Oil prices fell on Tuesday, as investors booked profits on an eight-day rally that was triggered by tentative signs that a persistent rise in U.S. crude production may be slowing. Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell by 15 cents to $49.53 per barrel ... Oil prices are more likely to make a big move higher than lower in second half, analysts say Oil rises more than 2 percent as US crude output slows Oil And Natural Gas Demand Set Records While Coal Slumps |