CNBC | Stocks open lower amid Fed hike debate; oil steady CNBC Meanwhile, oil prices rose tentatively overnight on further news suggesting OPEC and other major exporters could consider a deal. During London trading, Brent crude prices fell slightly from highs of over $51 a barrel. Oil prices will be in focus for ... Oil swings back into bull market Crude oil is scaling out of a bear market Oil prices break back above $50 a barrel |