Oil prices rise as Gaza deaths complicate ceasefire talks

Oil prices rose due to complications in Gaza ceasefire talks and deaths of Palestinians. Brent futures reached $82.20, WTI rose to $78.48. Middle East conflict has minimal impact on crude flows. Talks between Israel, Hamas in Qatar remain unresolved. China's manufacturing activity contracted. U.S. inflation in line with expectations. Opec supply increases, Libyan output rises.