Oil prices were steady today after yesterday’s rout, supported by smaller than expected build in crude inventories. A contraction in US business activity sent prices tumbling yesterday and has the market on edge again this afternoon. “End of the day here, the market is starting to get a little more anxious about the economy and things along those lines,” Mizuho analyst Robert Yawger said. “Main worry at this point is demand destruction due to an economic slowdown.” Prices were initially higher earlier in the session on today’s EIA report but did trade down later in the session. WTI traded up $.03 to close at $80.15. Brent traded down $.01 to close at $86.12.