# Goldman sees downside risks to 2025-2026 Brent forecasts amid OPEC+ output increase

> Goldman Sachs sees downside risks to its 2025 and 2026 average Brent forecasts. The bank cites OPEC+ plans to raise output in April, softer US activity data and tariff escalation.

- Date: 2025-03-04 · published 2025-03-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/25760-goldman-sees-downside-risks-to-2025-2026-brent-forecasts-amid-opec-output
- Commodities: [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md)

## Why it matters

Lower Brent expectations point to weaker energy costs and possibly softer biofuel margins, which can pressure vegetable oil prices. Demand softness from tariffs also weighs on broader commodity sentiment.

## Read by commodity

- BRENT: bearish ▼

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/goldman-sees-downside-risk-oil-price-forecasts-20252026-2025-03-04/

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