SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on bargain-buying in Asia on Friday but analysts warned of fresh selling pressure as the United States and the eurozone prepare to release key manufacturing indicators later in the day.

The gains extended a slight recovery on Thursday after they were hammered Wednesday by data showing US crude stockpiles had increased much more than expected last week, adding to worries about a global glut.

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