
OPEC+ is considering extending its voluntary oil output cuts, according to sources. Brent crude was trading near $83 a barrel on Tuesday amid Red Sea shipping attacks and concerns over growth and interest rates.
An extension of supply cuts would tighten crude availability, supporting energy prices that feed into diesel and freight costs for feed producers.
After 656 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.9% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -2.7% to +6.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
After 626 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +2.1% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -2.3% to +8.5%), and +1.6% 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.