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WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX front-month) closes above USD 79.00 per barrel on July 17, 2026

Hit ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 14. July 2026 · Predicted for 17. July 2026 · Based on: Ongoing Event

Probability

56%

The Iranian Hormuz blockade structurally supports oil prices. For WTI on July 15 there are existing Cassandra predictions at >$77 and >$81; no WTI forecast exists for July 17. The Brent September-future is predicted above $82 on July 17 (existing prediction). Since Brent typically trades $2–4 above WTI, Brent at ~$83 implies WTI at ~$79–81. The $79 threshold sits conservatively below the Brent spread, providing a buffer. Existing prediction: 'Hormuz remains blocked through July 31' supports the bullish price outlook through at least month-end.

Data basis for this prediction

Bestehende Cassandra-Vorhersage: Brent >82 USD am 17.07.2026
Bestehende Cassandra-Vorhersage: WTI >77 USD und >81 USD am 15.07.2026
WTI-Brent-Spread historisch: 2–4 USD (CME/IEA, Stand 2026)
Reuters/UKMTO: Hormuz-Blockade aktiv per 14.07.2026

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 schloss am 17. Juli 2026 bei ~$79,75 je Barrel – über der Schwelle von $79,00 (gestützt durch Nahost-Spannungen). Quelle: Trading Economics

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