
OPEC and non-OPEC producers led by Russia agreed on Thursday to extend oil output cuts through the end of 2018. The deal also signals a possible early exit if the market overheats.
A full-year extension of cuts supports crude prices by limiting supply growth, raising energy costs for feed manufacturers and farm operations.
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.