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Money managers are the most optimistic on WTI in at least a decade as OPEC and other producers reduce output. Saudi Arabia says more than 80 percent of the targeted 1.8 million b/d cut is in place.
Tanker data show OPEC shipments plunging in January, with WTI at about $53 a barrel.
Confirmed compliance with OPEC cuts supports crude prices, which lifts energy and transport costs for feed. Strong speculative long positioning also raises the risk of a sharp correction if compliance slips.
gulftime.aeAdminJan 30, 2017After 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.
