Oil prices eased on Wednesday after figures from an industry group showed U.S. crude stockpiles rose last week by more than expected, reinforcing concerns that a global glut continues unabated. U.S. crude futures fell 95 cents to $40.50 a barrel by 10:25 a.m. ET (1329 GMT). Prices struck a 2016 high of $41.90 in the previous session. The contract has rebounded more than 50 percent after hitting its lowest since 2003 in February. Brent crude was down 77 cents a barrel at $41.02, still up about 50 percent from a multi-year low of $27.10 hit in January. "Net supply in the short term should still be in excess and thus ... (full story)