WTI: which economic releases matter?
Macroeconomic releases including EIA, OPEC, US inventory data may influence this market. The direction and size of the reaction depend on surprises versus forecasts, revisions and the broader market environment.
Key events to watch
EIA, OPEC, US inventory data
Data alone do not determine a certain trading direction. Reactions must be interpreted against market expectations and context.
How will reactions be analyzed?
- Compare actual releases against consensus forecasts.
- Measure price changes before and 1, 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes after release.
- Separate statistics for positive and negative surprises.
- Report observation counts and limitations.
Historical archives are in development. No sample figures are presented as real data.