Reuters | Oil prices rise ahead of US data, Asia weighs Reuters Benchmark crude futures nevertheless posted modest gains ahead of the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) oil stocks report at 1500 GMT, which is expected to show a rise, according to a Reuters survey. Brent crude futures rose 21 cents to $47.79 per barrel ... Oil trades lower, in line with weaker Asian markets Oil shares stay afloat as Nymex, Brent crude prices slide further Oil falls as Asian economies slow further |