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# IEA
URL: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/iea
Last modified: 2026-10-17

The IEA is the International Energy Agency, the Paris-based watchdog for oil-buying countries. Its monthly report forecasts world demand, and it coordinates emergency stock releases, like [up to 100 million barrels in October 2026](https://mochatrade.com/blog/mocha-markets-weekly-oct-05). When it and OPEC disagree, [they are describing two different markets](https://mochatrade.com/blog/mocha-markets-weekly-12-oct); [Module 2](https://mochatrade.com/learn).

## Related terms

- OPEC+: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/opec-plus
- Strait of Hormuz: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/strait-of-hormuz
- Strategic petroleum reserve: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/strategic-petroleum-reserve
- Commodity trading: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/commodity-trading
- Earnings season / earnings report: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/earnings-season-earnings-report
- FOMC minutes: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/fomc-minutes

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