Oil mixed on improving economic data, uptick in virus cases

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices were mixed on Monday, supported by improving economic data and supply cuts by major producers, but held in check by sharp spikes in new coronavirus infections around the world that have forced some countries to re-impose partial lockdowns.Brent crude fell 2 cents, or 0.1%, to $41.00 a barrel by 1341 GMT, and U.S. crude was up 12 cents, or 0.3%, at $38.61. Crude prices found some support as profits at China's industrial firms rose for the first time in six months..