Economic Data Evidence

WTI crude fell below $69 on July 1, its lowest since February 27, down from ~$91 on June 10 - a near-25% collapse over the window as the ceasefire, the OFAC license, and the Hormuz transit reopening unwound the war premium; no sustained break above $100 occurred during the escalation.

Provenance — node opacity = source trust
Evidence Strength
Strong
Evidence Observed At
Jul 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC
Citation
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/29/oil-prices-wti-brent-crude-us-iran-strikes-strait-hormuz-talks.html
Citation Source
cnbc
Indicator
WTI Crude Front-Month Close
Indicator Value
68.5
Indicator Period
July 1 2026