
A Reuters survey found OPEC crude output fell in December, with lower supply from Iran and Venezuela more than offsetting an agreed increase by OPEC+. OPEC pumped 28.40 million barrels per day, down 100,000 bpd from November.
Lower OPEC output from sanctioned or disrupted producers tightens available crude, which supports energy prices and input costs for feed mills.
After 131 past bullish report events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.3% to +3.4%), and +2.9% over 20.
After 116 past bullish report events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.3% over 5 sessions (66% higher; middle half -1.0% to +3.1%), and +2.0% 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.