Global oil prices ended little changed Monday, while U.S. prices posted a modest gain as upbeat manufacturing data from China lifted prospects for energy demand

Oil prices edged up on Monday supported by upbeat factory activity in the world's second largest oil consumer China and as Israel resumed attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement, stoking tensions in the Middle East.

Oil futures fell Friday, booking weekly and monthly losses after a cease-fire this week between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah helped soothe remaining worries over a wider conflict that could threaten crude supplies.