Brent crude oil holds above $87 a barrel

Brent crude futures fell 29 cents (0.3%) to $87.05 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 40 cents (0.5%) to $83.48 amid thin trading due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday. In the previous session, Brent rose 1.3% to $87.34, its highest close since April 30, while WTI settled at an 11-week high of $83.88.