The Economist asks:
What will be the closing price per barrel for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil on 26 August 2022, according to Bloomberg?
Started
Jan 21, 2022 06:00PM UTC
Closed Aug 26, 2022 07:01AM UTC
Closed Aug 26, 2022 07:01AM UTC
As the world looks to alternative fuels, oil prices remain key to the energy industry (Economist). The outcome will be determined using the closing price per barrel as reported by Bloomberg (Bloomberg).
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The question closed "Between $85.00 and $100.00, inclusive" with a closing date of 26 August 2022.
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| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $55.00 | 0% | |
| Between $55.00 and $70.00, inclusive | 0% | |
| More than $70.00 but less than $85.00 | 5% | |
| Between $85.00 and $100.00, inclusive | 83% | |
| More than $100.00 but less than $115.00 | 10% | |
| $115.00 or more | 2% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
| Participation Level | |
|---|---|
| Number of Forecasters | 281 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 187 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 2036 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 542 | |
| Accuracy | |
|---|---|
| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | average |
