WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX front-month) closes above USD 100.00 per barrel on 31 October 2026 (confirmed via NYMEX closing price or Bloomberg by 31 October 2026)
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Published on 16. September 2026
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Predicted for 31. October 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Since the Iran War began on 28 February 2026, a material geopolitical risk premium has been embedded in oil prices. Brent ICE front-month trades at ~$108–109/bbl; WTI typically sits $3–5 below, implying ~$103–106/bbl. New US sanctions targeting Chinese and Indian buyers of Iranian crude further constrain supply. A drop below $100 by end of October would require significant conflict de-escalation or a coordinated OPEC+ supply boost — both unlikely. EIA forward curves and options-market implied volatility support ~73% probability of WTI above $100 on the target date.
Data basis for this prediction
- Brent ICE Front-Month: ~108,5 USD/Barrel (Bloomberg, Stand 16.09.2026)
- Iran-Krieg: US-Sanktionen gegen Rohölabnehmer in China und Indien (Reuters, 16.09.2026)
- WTI-Brent-Spread: historisch 3–5 USD/Barrel (EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook, Sep. 2026)
- NYMEX WTI Terminkurve Oktober 2026: ~103–105 USD/Barrel (EIA.gov, Stand Sep. 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: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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