The latest from Goldman Sachs on what the cut means

(ps. Details of the OPEC agreement here: OPEC agrees to cut by 1.2 mbpd to 32.5 mbpd - delegate)

  • The announced 1.2 m b/d production cut with buy in from Iran and Iraq is supportive of oil prices
  • WTI and Brent crude prices up $4/bbl so far today
  • Puts prices close to the Goldman Sachs December $50/bbl forecast

Goldman Sachs say catalysts for any further rally in oil prices:

  • Will need to come from confirmation of participation by non-OPEC producers
  • Evidence of compliance by OPEC producers
  • More clarity on what Iran has agreed to do (given conflicting numbers in the official agreement)

Pretty straightforward stuff from Goldman Sachs here