
Venezuela said it will cut 95,000 barrels per day of crude output from January 1, 2017, as part of the OPEC and non-OPEC pact to lower production by nearly 1.8 million bpd. Its oil minister forecast Brent settling at $60-$70 a barrel once inventories rebalance.
Country-level cut volumes confirm implementation of the global pact, supporting crude prices and the energy-linked cost base for feed commodities.
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.