Stating the obvious re OPEC’s production deal: http://www.wsj.com/articles/opec-production-deal-still-faces-hurdles-1481029624 If agreeing on a deal to cut production was the first step, adhering to it might be a bigger hurdle for OPEC, analysts say. Most member states have a history of overshooting their individual targets, so compliance will be key, analysts say. No kidding.