
OPEC+ extended voluntary output cuts into the first quarter of 2024, with more than 2 million bpd pledged. Brazil was also set to join the bloc in January.
Extended cuts of about 2% of global supply aim to support crude prices, but the market reaction was muted, so the price effect on energy costs for feed buyers may be limited.
After 442 past bullish policy events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.4% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.9%), and +2.1% over 20.
After 438 past bullish policy events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +0.9% over 5 sessions (61% higher; middle half -2.2% to +4.6%), 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.