U.S. consumer confidence strengthened by other factors, fluctuations in international oil prices within a narrow range, 26 to close at Niuyuelundui were both slightly higher oil prices.
Day, the Conference Board released data showed U.S. consumer confidence index in October to 48.6 the previous month rose to 50.2, higher than analysts had expected 49.0.
S & P / Kaisixile price index, in August the U.S. general decline in house prices in major cities. Of these, 20 metropolitan areas measured by the chain price index decreased by 0.2%, less than the market generally expected that the U.S. housing market recovery is still very slow.
27, the U.S. Department of Energy will release inventory last week, the market expected commercial crude oil stocks likely to rise.
By the above factors, the international oil price fluctuations within a narrow range day. To the closing, the New York Mercantile Exchange light sweet crude for December delivery futures rose 3 cents to close at $ 82.55 a barrel. London Brent crude futures rose 12 cents to close at $ 83.66 a barrel. (Chen Gang)