Crude Prices Mixed on Differing US, China Manufacturing Data

摘要

Oil prices were mixed Thursday as contradictory global economic data and news rattled markets. Nymex September crude futures rose 73￠ to close at $99.13 per barrel. In London on ICE Futures, September Brent ended at $117.51, down 64￠. Nymex briefly broke the $100/bbl mark before running into resistance. Nymex has not closed above $100 since Jun. 9.