A survey found that OPEC’s 11 members increased crude production by 1.38 million barrels per day in October, to 22.87 million bpd. Higher output from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq contributed to the rise, which exceeded market expectations.
The unexpected increase adds to available crude supply and can weigh on spot prices and near-term futures.
After 171 past bearish report events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.5% over 5 sessions (37% higher; middle half -4.8% to +1.9%), and -0.9% over 20.
After 129 past bearish report events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -1.3% over 5 sessions (45% higher; middle half -3.9% to +2.5%), and +0.4% 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.