Oil prices rose on Friday, lifted by firm economic indicators from the United States and Germany which could support fuel demand, but analysts warned that crude markets were threatened by another downturn because of ongoing oversupply. Front month U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were trading at $38.02 per barrel at 0653 GMT, up 76 cents, or 2 percent, from their last close. International Brent futures were up 60 cents at $40.03 a barrel. “We believe the current oil price is unsustainable and expect a fundamental price recovery when markets move into better balance in mid- to late-2H16,” investment bank Jefferies said on Friday, although it added that “the recovery could be protracted.” Traders said there was some bullish sentiment in oil markets early on Friday following statements by […]