
OPEC is drafting an agreement to formalise its oil market cooperation with Russia and other allies beyond the current cut deal, which expires at year-end. OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo confirmed the draft, and the UAE hopes it can be signed in 2018.
A durable supply-management pact would reduce the risk of a sudden surge in output, supporting crude price stability. Diesel and freight costs for feed buyers would be less exposed to supply shocks.
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.
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.