OPEC+ Meets to Debate Output Boost

The transcript discusses the recent trends in the crude oil market, highlighting the positive performance of Brent and WTI crude. It introduces an upcoming OPEC meeting, which is primarily administrative, focusing on budget setting and selecting a new Secretary General. The meeting will transition into technical discussions on supply-demand forecasts, leading to a decision on production levels for January. The current default is to increase production by 400,000 barrels a day, but there is a possibility of pausing or reducing supply due to changing market conditions.

What is the significance of the new Secretary General selection mentioned in the text?

What potential changes to oil supply are being considered by OPEC according to the text?