<p class="MsoNormal">Following days of high volatility in global commodity markets, Brent for August settlement edged up by $0.72, or 0.61%, to $119.24 per barrel as of 10:33 am GST Thursday, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for July deliveries rose by $0.88, or 0.77%, to $116.20 around the same time.</p>