On October 31st, the prediction came as close as it ever has to fulfilment, when the price of West Texas Intermediate reached $94.74 during the New York day and breached $96 after hours.

• 今年10月31号，随着西德州轻质原油在当天的交易日中涨至每桶94.；47美元，并于数小时后突破96美元，这一预测基本成为现实。