The crude oil markets continue to see a general up trending attitude, but at the same time, it is obviously struggling with momentum. At this point, the support holds, but the buyers are tentative to say the least.

Oil prices rose on Thursday, buoyed by optimism over U.S. trade negotiations that would ease pressure on the global economy and a sharper-than-expected decline in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures gained 24 cents,

Oil prices were stable on Friday, as trade talk optimism supported the outlook for both the global economy and oil demand, balancing news of the potential for more oil supply from Venezuela.Brent crude futures were up 38 cents,