
OPEC and allied nations, led by Russia, agreed by video conference to extend a production cut of nearly 10 million barrels a day through the end of July. The deal aims to stabilize energy markets hit by the coronavirus-driven economic crisis.
Continued record output restraint tightens crude supply and supports oil prices. Higher crude lifts energy input costs and can support biofuel-linked demand for vegetable oils and corn.
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.
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 90 past bullish policy events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median +1.4% over 5 sessions (66% higher; middle half -1.9% to +4.1%), and +0.1% 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.