Crude oil futures were higher in mid-morning trade Asia Thursday, as more optimism emerged ahead of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with oil industry leaders later in the week. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now At 10:15 am Singapore time (0215 GMT), ICE Brent June crude futures were up $1.41/b (5.7%) from Wednesday’s settle at $26.15/b, while the NYMEX May light sweet crude contract was 99 cents/b (4.87%) higher at $21.30/b. “WTI remains rooted near the $20/b level. The American Petroleum Institute said yesterday that selected executives from oil companies are due to meet President Trump this Friday to discuss ways to help the market,” OCBC analysts said in a note Thursday morning. Trump is expected to meet with US oil industry leaders on Friday to discuss steps the government can take to help the sector, according to media […]