Citadel's head of commodities said global oil markets could become extremely tight in the second half of 2024 if OPEC keeps supply cuts in place. Crude futures had topped $90 a barrel the prior week for the first time since October, and copper hit a 14-month high.
A tight crude market implies higher energy costs for feed production, transport and fertilizer. Continued OPEC restraint points to firm energy-linked price support.
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.
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.