Goldman Sachs Warns of Oil Price Decline Due to Weak Demand
Goldman Sachs has flagged weak oil demand in China and Europe as a major risk to its fourth-quarter Brent crude forecast of $90 a barrel.
The brokerage cited data showing that April retail sales in these regions pose a downside risk, potentially reducing the price by about $10 per barrel.
Indicators suggest that road fuel consumption remains weak in China and several European countries, but demand appears resilient in the US and India.