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Oil Price Surge Could Hit Global Growth by 0.4%

3/6/2026

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  • Goldman Sachs analysts say a temporary surge to $100 per barrel could slow global growth by 0.4 percentage points due to Iran-related oil-flow disruption.
  • They forecast Brent at $76 in Q1 2026 and $65 in Q4 2026.
  • UBS analysts raised Brent to $71 in Q1 2026 and $72 for the year, citing the Strait of Hormuz.
  • They warn energy-infrastructure strikes could push prices above $90, with potential for $100 if the conflict escalates.