Brent crude oil (ICE) closes above $74.00 per barrel on July 18, 2026
Hit
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Published on 11. July 2026
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Predicted for 18. July 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Brent crude traded at ~$76.80/barrel on July 10, 2026; the $74.00 threshold is 3.6% below. Polymarket gives a 50% probability of WTI reaching above $80 in July (over $1M in trading volume) — implying a current WTI price of approximately $74–76 (Brent typically $1–3 above). Supporting factors: Iran-US tensions over the Strait of Hormuz (MOU negotiations ongoing), OPEC+ Q3/Q4 2026 production discipline. Risk: global growth concerns and weaker China demand.
Data basis for this prediction
- Brent-Rohöl: ~76,80 USD/Barrel am 10.07.2026 (fortune.com/article/price-of-oil-07-10-2026 / eia.gov)
- Polymarket: WTI 50 % Chance auf >80 USD im Juli 2026, >$1 Mio. Volumen (Stand 07.07.2026, polymarket.com)
- Iran-US-MOU: Ceasefire-Verlängerung, Hormuz-Öffnung (Axios 14.06.2026 / Al Jazeera 22.06.2026)
- OPEC+-Produktionsdisziplin Q3/Q4 2026 beibehalten (IEA-Prognose 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] Brent-Rohöl notiert bei 87,72 USD/Barrel – über 13 USD über dem Schwellenwert von 74,00 USD. Ein Rückfall unter 74 USD binnen 24 h ist ausgeschlossen. Quelle: Trading Economics (17. Juli 2026)
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