
The IEA said world oil markets are slowly tightening as demand rises and OECD commercial stocks fell for a fourth month in November. It raised its 2016 demand growth estimate to 1.5 million bpd and said OPEC and non-OPEC cuts are in a probation period.
Falling inventories and stronger demand growth tighten the market, which supports crude prices while investors await proof of compliance.
After 131 past bullish report events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.3% to +3.4%), and +2.9% over 20.
After 116 past bullish report events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.3% over 5 sessions (66% higher; middle half -1.0% to +3.1%), and +2.0% 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.