Oil increased with rising tensions in the Middle East; Gold awaits US inflation data

Reuters: Brent crude futures were up 63 cents, or 0.6%, at $106.32 a barrel by 03:45 GMT. The price of cash gold remained relatively steady at $4,165 and 25 cents an ounce by 04:47 (GMT). US gold futures for December delivery also rose 0.3% to $4,188 and 70 cents. Irena Jahan.