Reuters | Oil edges up on US economy optimism, Syria fears Reuters LONDON Oil edged higher on Friday on fears about escalating violence in Syria and on expectations that data would show economic strength in the United States, the world's largest oil consumer. However it retreated from earlier gains in the session as ... Oil prices are rising as fighting in Syria intensifies Oil Rebounds Ahead US Jobs Report, Rig Data Oil Rises as Russian Strikes in Syria Raise Middle East Tension |