Goldman Says Brent Could Top $120 If Hormuz Disruptions Persist
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Goldman Sachs has predicted that Brent crude oil prices could surpass $120 per barrel by the fourth quarter if disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue. However, the investment bank clarified that this is not their baseline forecast. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any disruptions could significantly impact oil prices. This prediction underscores the potential effect of geopolitical tensions on energy markets.
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Brent crude price target of more than $120 per barrel.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. states this is not the bank's base case.
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. states this is not the bank's base case.
Bloomberg- Brent crude price target of more than $120 per barrel.
- Timeline: fourth quarter.
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Loaded language removedBrent crude could rally to more than $120 a barrel by the fourth quarter if disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz persist, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc., although that’s not the bank’s base case.
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. states this is not the bank's base case.
BloombergBrent crude could rally to more than $120 a barrel by the fourth quarter if disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz persist.
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