Oil prices steady ahead of U.S. election, weak China data weighs

By Henning Gloystein SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices were stable on Tuesday as financial investors and traders were cautiously positioning themselves for a win by Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential elections. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $44.97 at 0610 GMT, virtually flat from their previous settlement. International Brent crude prices were up 8 cents at $46.23 per barrel.