
Oil settled nearly 1 percent higher after OPEC and other producers said a decision on extending output cuts could wait until November or January. Nigeria said it was pumping below its agreed cap.
Delayed decisions on output curbs leave open the possibility of supply tightening later, supporting crude and energy-linked input costs.
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.