WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX front-month) closes above $78.00 per barrel on August 31, 2026
Hit
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Published on 23. July 2026
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Predicted for 31. August 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
WTI traded at $88.17 on July 23, 2026 — up more than 10% since July 17 due to US military strikes on Iranian territory and a US naval blockade of Iranian ports (Forbes Advisor / FX Daily Report). An existing Cassandra prediction sees Pakistan mediating a US-Iran ceasefire by August 15 — success would reduce the risk premium in oil. Nevertheless, OPEC+ discipline and robust Asian demand structurally support prices. The $78 threshold provides ample buffer even with de-escalation (–11% from today's level). No Polymarket market for WTI end-August found.
Data basis for this prediction
- Forbes Advisor: WTI 88,17 USD am 23. Juli 2026 (forbes.com/advisor)
- FX Daily Report: WTI-Analyse 23. Juli 2026 – US-Seeblockade Iran (fxdailyreport.com)
- FX Daily Report: WTI +10 % seit 17. Juli – US-Strikes auf Iran (fxdailyreport.com, 21. Juli 2026)
- IEA/OPEC: Strukturelle Rohölnachfrage-Prognose 2026 (iea.org)
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 schloss am 31. August 2026 bei ca. 85,54–85,62 USD/Barrel – deutlich über dem Schwellenwert von 78,00 USD. Preisanstieg durch Nahost-Spannungen (US-Iran-Hormuz-Konflikt). Quelle: ConvexTrade, InvestingLive.
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