Brent oil benchmark dips but stays over $40/bbl

LONDON — Oil prices dipped on Thursday after data showed U.S. crude stockpiles rose last week and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) downgraded its oil demand outlook, although the Brent benchmark stayed above $40 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dipped 61 cents to $37.44 a barrel at 0808...