Oil prices ease as trade talks drag, China’s economy shows weakness

01 March 2019, New York — Benchmark Brent oil fell while U.S. crude futures steadied on Thursday as U.S.-China trade tensions persisted, the Chinese and Indian economies showed signs of slowing and news of surging U.S. production undermined OPEC-led output curbs. Brent was down 43 cents, or 0.7 percent, at $65.96 a barrel by 10:54 a.m. … More »