Crude oil futures ticked up during mid-morning trade in Asia Oct. 6, extending overnight gains, as optimism over a new US stimulus bill abounded and reports of supply disruptions in Norway hit the market. At 11.21 am Singapore time (0321 GMT), ICE Brent December crude futures were up 16 cents/b (0.39%) from the Oct. 5 settle to $41.45/b, while the NYMEX November light sweet crude contract was up 12 cents/b (0.31%) at $39.34/b. Both international crude markets surged 5.14% and 5.86% to settle at $41.29/b and $39.22/b respectively on Oct. 5, clawing back deep losses from the Oct. 2 trading session. Market analysts attributed the bullishness in the market to hopes that the US congress will ratify a new stimulus package, which will invigorate the stagnant US economic recovery and boost the demand […]