Seoul — Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after falling at the start of the session, with the potential for damage to the global economy and fuel demand from the intensifying Sino-US trade dispute continuing to cast a shadow over the market.

International benchmark Brent crude futures were at $58.97 a barrel by 2.21am GMT, up 3 cents, or 0.05%, from their previous settlement and trading near seven-month lows...

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