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The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies outlines a range of views on OPEC's options amid uncertainty over demand, US shale supply and the US-China trade war. Bulls expect a demand rebound and a supply squeeze, while bears expect shale to respond to higher prices.
The paper argues OPEC should resist reacting to daily signals and keep current cuts.
The analysis frames the balance of OPEC policy and shale response that will drive crude prices over 2020. Its recommendation to maintain cuts supports the price view but the outcome remains uncertain.
oxfordenergy.orgBy: Bassam Fattouh, Andreas EconomouNov 4, 2019After 175 past neutral policy events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -0.9% over 5 sessions (45% higher; middle half -3.6% to +3.0%), and +0.7% over 20.
After 187 past neutral policy events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -4.0% to +3.5%), 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.
