Oil prices steady, all eyes on data seen showing China GDP growth slowdown

SEOUL (Reuters) - Oil prices were stable on Friday ahead of data that analysts say could show China, the world's largest oil consumer, just recorded its weakest quarter of economic growth in nearly three decades, dragged down by a trade dispute with the United States. Global benchmark Brent crude oil futures fell by 9 cents, 0.2%, to $59.82 a barrel by 0039 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up by 4 cents, or 0.07%, to $53.97 per barrel. Analysts polled by Reuters..