
OPEC's crude output rose by 41,000 barrels a day in July to an average of 32.32 million b/d, according to secondary sources. The increase was driven by higher production in Kuwait, Nigeria, the UAE and Iraq.
Saudi output declined over the same period.
Rising OPEC supply adds barrels to the market, a mildly bearish signal for crude prices that feeds into fuel and freight costs.
After 129 past bearish report events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -1.3% over 5 sessions (45% higher; middle half -3.9% to +2.5%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 171 past bearish report events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.5% over 5 sessions (37% higher; middle half -4.8% to +1.9%), and -0.9% 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.