United States17 Apr
US oil prices crash to $81/barrel
US oil prices have officially fallen below $80 per barrel, dropping 32% in just nine trading days.
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US oil prices have officially fallen below $80 per barrel, marking a 32% decline over nine consecutive trading days. This sharp drop follows Iran's declaration that the strategic Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial shipping, which has eased global supply concerns. The price movement reflects a significant market reaction to the de-escalation of tensions in the critical waterway. The rapid decline underscores the direct impact of geopolitical developments on energy markets.
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17 Apr𝗠𝗘𝗚𝗛𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 🚨
The incoming message provides a more precise price point of $80.42 for US oil.
17 Apr@KobeissiLetter
The price has now officially fallen below $80 per barrel, and the decline is quantified at 32% over nine trading days.
Prediction markets · Polymarket
Polymarket↗
Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of April?Yes
0%
No
100%
Polymarket↗
Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of May?Yes
39%
No
62%
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Which countries will send warships through the Strait of Hormuz by April 30?United KingdomN
1%
ItalyN
1%
FranceN
1%
IndiaN
1%
NetherlandsN
1%
PakistanN
0%
GermanyN
0%
CanadaN
0%
+2 more outcomes on Polymarket
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Will __ ships transit the Strait of Hormuz on any day by end of April?40+N
2%
60+N
2%
80+N
1%
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Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of June?Yes
60%
No
41%
e/eineurope · topic · T-00100