The planned OPEC+ increase in oil output, originally scheduled for December 1, has been postponed as concerns mount over global market instability, which could exacerbate the anticipated decline in prices after the production hike.
This uptick in the PMI marks the first official economic indicators for the month, following significant interest rate cuts and targeted measures to support the housing market introduced in late September
Oil prices rose modestly following indications that Iran was preparing for a potential attack on Israel, which could have impacted oil supplies from the region. A decrease in US inventories contributed to upward price pressure.