OIL PRICES RISE AHEAD OF U.S.-IRAN TALKS; GOLDMAN LIFTS 2026 FORECAST Oil rose Monday ahead of U.S.-Iran talks set for Thursday. Brent climbed 0.8% to $71.90, WTI up 0.9% to $67.10. Goldman Sachs raised its 4Q 2026 forecast—Brent $60, WTI $56—citing lower OECD crude stocks. Analyst Daan Struyven expects gradual OPEC+ production increases and slightly tighter supply. Prices remain sensitive to U.S.-Iran developments and geopolitical risks.(*Walter Bloomberg)