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Oil futures rose more than 3% in US trade as the dollar index fell, while OPEC and outside producers met in Vienna and were leaning toward a 1 million bpd increase. US crude was up about 4.6% near $68.54 and Brent rose about 3.45% to $75.57.
US oil rig count reached 863, the highest since March 2015.
Expectations of a supply increase that falls short of earlier fears, plus a weaker dollar that makes dollar-priced commodities cheaper for other buyers, support crude prices. Rising US output limits how far prices can run.
economies.comRami HaddadJun 22, 2018After 438 past bullish policy events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +0.9% over 5 sessions (61% higher; middle half -2.2% to +4.6%), and +2.0% over 20.
After 442 past bullish policy events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.4% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.9%), and +2.1% over 20.
After 15 past bearish policy events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.5% over 5 sessions (27% higher; middle half -0.7% to +0.0%), and -0.0% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
