Oil edged up slightly on Friday as investors weighed Venezuela supply risks against signals of a ceasefire between Russia-Ukraine.
Benchmark Brent crude futures were up 0.1 percent at $62.29 a barrel, while WTI crude futures were up 0.2 percent at $58.46.
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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.