
Oil prices rose over 1% on Friday after US crude inventories fell by 4.2 million barrels, more than forecast, and on optimism about Chinese economic growth. Brent settled at $74.17 and WTI at $70.60.
A larger-than-expected inventory draw signals firmer US demand and tighter near-term supply, supporting crude prices and raising energy costs for feed production.
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.