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Monthly Report

July 2023 Oil Market Outlook

Published July 1, 2023

Price Forecasts

WTI Crude Oil

Current Price
$60.00
Aug 2023 Forecast79% conf.
$60.00
Range: $56.00 - $66.00
Oct 2023 Forecast57% conf.
$60.00
Range: $52.00 - $72.00
Outlook: Neutral

Brent Crude Oil

Current Price
$71.00
Aug 2023 Forecast77% conf.
$73.00
Range: $68.00 - $76.00
Oct 2023 Forecast69% conf.
$69.00
Range: $64.00 - $81.00
Outlook: Bullish

Natural Gas (Henry Hub)

Current Price
$3.20
Aug 2023 Forecast79% conf.
$3.50
Range: $2.90 - $3.70
Oct 2023 Forecast57% conf.
$3.50
Range: $2.60 - $4.00
Outlook: Bearish

Key Market Drivers

Technical Trend

-2.7% momentum

EIA STEO Outlook

$62 median (1m), $65 (3m)

Inventory Signal

Near 5-year average

Rig Count Signal

Stable, neutral

Market Context

28.2
OPEC Production (mb/d)
27M
Cushing Storage (bbl)
627
US Rig Count

Forecast Accuracy

9.0%
1-Month MAPE
17.0%
3-Month MAPE
67%
1M Direction Accuracy
57%
3M Direction Accuracy

MAPE = Mean Absolute Percentage Error. Lower is better. Direction accuracy shows how often we correctly predicted if price would go up or down.

Disclaimer

These forecasts are statistical projections based on historical price patterns and market indicators. They do not account for geopolitical events, supply disruptions, policy changes, or other unforeseen factors that significantly impact commodity prices. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This is not financial or trading advice. Use at your own risk.

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