Oil prices mixed in Asian trade
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade on Tuesday weighed down by concerns over weak manufacturing data from the United States and China, the world's top two economies.
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for delivery in March gained 21 cents in mid-morning trade to $96.64 after falling more than one dollar in US closing deals Monday.
Brent North Sea crude eased six cents to $105.98.
