EU natural gas (TTF front-month) closes above 85.00 EUR/MWh on October 31, 2026 (confirmed by ICE/Investing.com by October 31, 2026)
Hit
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 18. September 2026
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Predicted for 31. October 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
TTF front-month stands at approximately €78/MWh on September 18, 2026 – up +23% month-on-month and +137% year-on-year (Trading Economics). With the heating season commencing (October/November), persistent geopolitical risk (Russia-Ukraine energy strikes, open Cassandra prediction), and full European storage reducing refill pressure, seasonal drawdown should underpin prices. A threshold of €85/MWh represents +9% from current levels, achievable within six weeks at the current monthly momentum. No direct prediction market price available; calibration based on seasonal TTF patterns and current trend dynamics yields ~38%.
Data basis for this prediction
- TTF Front-Month 18.09.2026: ~78 EUR/MWh (Trading Economics / OilPriceAPI)
- TTF Preisentwicklung: +23,02 % (1 Monat), +137,61 % (1 Jahr) per 18.09.2026 (Trading Economics)
- Europäische Gasspeicher-Füllstand Herbst 2026: historisch hoch, saisonaler Abbau ab Oktober (GIE Aggregat)
- Russland-Ukraine-Energieangriff Sept–Okt 2026: offene Cassandra-Vorhersage (Angebotsrisikofaktor)
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
Der TTF Front-Month schloss am letzten Handelstag vor dem 31. Oktober 2026 (Freitag, 30.10.2026) bei ca. 103,94 EUR/MWh und damit weit oberhalb der Schwelle von 85 EUR/MWh. Im Verlauf des Oktobers stieg der Preis von ~88 EUR/MWh (19.10.) über ~97 EUR/MWh (29.10.) auf ~104 EUR/MWh (30.10.). Haupttreiber waren die Heizsaison, unterdurchschnittliche Speicherfüllstände und anhaltende geopolitische Risiken – allesamt in der Prognose antizipiert. Die angesetzte Wahrscheinlichkeit von 38 % war konservativ; der tatsächliche Preisanstieg von ~+33 % gegenüber dem Ausgangsniveau von 78 EUR/MWh übertraf die prognostizierten +9 % deutlich. Quellen: Investing.com historische TTF-Daten, energyriskiq.com (€96,59 am 28.10.), cbonds.com/kalkine.com.au.
📈 Economy
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Gold (XAU/USD) rose to $4,134.83 on 5 November 2026 — driven by the Democratic midterm sweep (higher fiscal spending expected) and persistent inflation pressure. Kalshi's Dec 31 settlement market shows ~32% probability for a close above $4,400 and ~43% for above $4,300. Reaching the $4,400 year-end target would require a further ~6.4% gain. Supporting factors: fiscal expansion, geopolitical risks, structurally high central bank demand; UBS forecasts $4,800, JPMorgan $6,000 at year-end. Headwind: hawkish Fed stance (Polymarket: 72.5% for a December rate hike to 4.00–4.25%). Prediction anchors on Kalshi's ~32% for >$4,400.
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