Oil prices steadied on Friday after steep losses in the previous session, supported by rising tensions between the United States and Iran, but weighed by concerns slowing economic growth could dent global oil demand

Brent crude futures rose 20 cents to $62.13 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell four cents to $55.26 a barrel

Marcia Wright, Readers Bureau, Fellow

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