Oil prices traded higher on Monday in thin trade, with many markets in eastern Asian countries closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.
Benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.3 percent to $87.89 a barrel, while WTI crude futures were up 0.3 percent at $81.85.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.