
OPEC member states recommended an additional 1.5 million bpd cut in total OPEC and non-OPEC output, to run until June 30, 2020. OPEC also cut its 2020 global oil demand growth forecast to 0.48 million bpd from 1.1 million bpd.
The recommended cut aims to counter a supply glut created by weaker demand, supporting crude prices if members comply. The lower demand forecast signals that the market remains under pressure.
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.
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.
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.