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Oil Prices Surge on OPEC+ Output Delay
Oil prices experienced significant gains on Monday, climbing more than $1 following OPEC+’s decision to delay output increases. This market movement comes as the U.S. prepares for a presidential election and China’s key economic meeting.
Price Movements
By 0402 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by $1.18, or 1.61%, to $74.28 per barrel. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased by $1.21, or 1.74%, reaching $70.70 per barrel. OPEC+ announced on Sunday that it would maintain its 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) output cut for an additional month in December, following a previous delay from October due to falling prices and weak demand.
Market Implications
While analysts from ING noted that this delay does not significantly alter market fundamentals, it may compel investors to reevaluate OPEC+’s strategy. The decision contradicts some market expectations for an output hike and indicates the group’s willingness to support oil prices amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.
Current Market Sentiments
Despite a recent weekly decline of approximately 4% for Brent and 3% for WTI due to record U.S. output, prices rebounded on Friday amid reports of potential Iranian military action against Israel. Market strategist Yeap Jun Rong cautioned that the upward trend in oil prices may face resistance, particularly around the $78.50 mark.
Upcoming Economic Events
As markets await the U.S. presidential election results, with polls indicating a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, attention will also turn to the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cut and China’s stimulus measures aimed at revitalizing its economy.
