
Oil surged to its biggest gain in five months after OPEC and its allies moved closer to a meeting to extend supply cuts. Prices jumped as much as 4.6% on reports that OPEC had proposed a meeting date, while the European Central Bank signaled possible new stimulus.
Expectations of extended OPEC+ output cuts tighten global crude supply, supporting energy and biofuel-linked feedstock prices. ECB stimulus hopes could also support demand and the euro, which affects dollar-priced commodities.
After 438 past bullish policy events, 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, BRENT moved a median +1.4% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.9%), and +2.1% over 20.
After 12 past policy events, EURUSD moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (75% higher; middle half -0.1% to +1.0%), and +0.7% 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.