TOKYO, June 3 (Reuters) - Japan’s services sector activity contracted for the 16th consecutive month in May as an extension of coronavirus emergency curbs at home and stricter restrictions in key Asian markets due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases hit demand.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was wavering above major support levels on Thursday, as traders awaited a batch of U.S. economic data that could set the tone at central bank meetings later this month.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Oil prices rose for a third day on Thursday on expectations for a surge in fuel demand, particularly in the United States and Europe and China, later this year at the same time major producers are maintaining supply discipline.

BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s services sector expansion slowed in May, a private sector survey showed on Thursday, with weaker overseas demand and increased costs putting pressure on businesses.

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after OPEC and its allies stuck to their plan to cautiously return oil supply in June and July while expecting fuel demand to rebound strongly during the U.S. summer.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Asian shares edged up to near three-month highs on Wednesday and global equities held steady near a record as data showing higher U.S. manufacturing activity in May cheered investors looking for signs of a continued rebound in the world’s largest economy.