Laura Naka Antonelli

Hi, I am a financial journalist working for Money.it, one of the leading financial websites in Italy. I'm seeking insights from analysts, portfolio managers, wealth advisors, economists regarding the oil market and the predictions of oil prices (Brent and WTI) by the end of the year and for 2027. According to a recent Reuters poll of 31 economists and analysts, Brent crude is now expected to average USD 84.50 per barrel in 2026, down from last month’s forecast of USD 90.44 per barrel. Questions: 1) Do you expect oil prices to stabilize following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, or do you see renewed upside risks before the end of 2026? 2) Can we reasonably talk about the end of the latest oil shock, or is the market still structurally vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions? 3) What are the main factors likely to drive crude oil prices over the next 12–18 months: demand weakness, OPEC+ policy, geopolitical tensions, or something else? 4) Which U.S. and European oil and gas stocks would you currently recommend as investment opportunities, and why? What is your current outlook for publicly traded European oil and gas companies in a lower-volatility oil environment? (I am very focused on this topic) 5) Among major European energy stocks, does Eni still stand out as an attractive investment opportunity? Why or why not? Please include your full name, title, and organization. High-quality quotes may be published in this article or future related coverage. Any insights or answers to the questions above would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your contribution!

Hi, I am a financial journalist working for Money.it, one of the leading financial websites in Italy. I'm seeking insights from analysts, portfolio managers, wealth advisors, economists regarding what's been happening in the forex market. Here my questions 1) After the more than 200% rally recorded in 2026 by stocks such as Micron, Western Digital, Seagate, and Intel, do you believe there is still room for further upside, or is the market already pricing in overly optimistic scenarios? Which factors could continue to support the semiconductor sector in the coming months? 2) Wall Street leadership appears to have shifted away from the “Magnificent Seven” toward less-expected names tied to chips and hardware. Do you see this as a temporary rotation or the beginning of a new market cycle? 3) Which companies or market segments could emerge as the next leaders of the US stock market? 4) Looking ahead to the next 12–18 months, which sectors do you currently favor for investments in the United States and Europe? Where do you see the best opportunities in terms of earnings growth, valuations, and long-term structural trends? Which companies will be the next winners of the stock market? Please include your full name, title, and organization. High-quality quotes may be published in this article or future related coverage. Any insights or answers to the questions above would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your contribution!