Barclays cuts 2025, 2026 Brent crude forecast as OPEC+ accelerates output hikes

After 312 past bearish macro events, BRENT moved a median -1.7% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -5.4% to +2.3%), and -1.7% over 20.

• Apr 28, 2025Barclays cuts 2025 Brent crude forecast on trade tensions, OPEC+ shifts-8.2%
• Jun 1, 2025Oil ends at four-year lows as OPEC+ accelerates output hikes+4.9%
• Sep 18, 2024Crude oil prices today: WTI, Brent lower as Fed cuts rates+1.5%
• Sep 29, 2025Brent Prices Retreat below $70 as OPEC+ Mulls Another Output Hike | OilPrice.com-7.5%
• Oct 1, 2025Oil settles lower as investors brace for possible OPEC+ output hike-2.2%

After 565 past bearish macro events, WTI moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% over 20.

• Jun 1, 2025Oil ends at four-year lows as OPEC+ accelerates output hikes+6.2%
• Sep 18, 2024Crude oil prices today: WTI, Brent lower as Fed cuts rates+0.3%
• Sep 29, 2025Brent Prices Retreat below $70 as OPEC+ Mulls Another Output Hike | OilPrice.com-7.3%
• Oct 1, 2025Oil settles lower as investors brace for possible OPEC+ output hike-1.0%
• Dec 13, 2023Gold, Crude Oil: Fed rebuttal of rate cut bets may accelerate downside momentum+7.2%