The Joint OPEC-non-OPEC Ministerial Monitoring Committee concluded its inaugural meeting in Vienna on January 23, 2017. The declaration took effect January 1 for six months and can be extended by another six months depending on market conditions.
A committee with a formal review structure supports compliance with the 1.8 million bpd combined cut, which is supportive for crude prices.
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.