WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX front-month) closes above $80.00 per barrel on July 22, 2026
Hit
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Published on 18. July 2026
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Predicted for 22. July 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
WTI Crude traded at ~$82.15/bbl on July 17, 2026 (+4.05% on day; Oilprice.com). A fall of more than 2.6% would be needed to breach $80.00. Supportive: ongoing Hormuz crisis, OPEC+ production discipline. Parallel open Brent prediction (>$88 on July 24) implies a typical WTI-Brent spread of $4-6, consistent with current levels. Polymarket shows Gold >$4,000 at 100%, confirming a broad commodities bull market. No direct WTI market on Polymarket. Probability 74%.
Data basis for this prediction
- WTI Crude 17.07.2026: 82,15 USD/bbl (+4,05 %): Oilprice.com
- Polymarket Gold >4.000 USD Juli 2026: 100 % Wahrscheinlichkeit (18.07.2026)
- Hormuz-Krise: DB Research Geopolitical Outlook Juli 2026
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] WTI-Rohöl notierte am 21./22. Juli 2026 bei ca. 84–85 USD/Barrel, deutlich über 80 USD. Quelle: FX Leaders WTI-Analyse (22. Juli 2026).
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