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Core Viewpoint - International oil prices experienced a significant drop, with Brent crude oil falling nearly 2% and WTI crude oil declining over 2% during trading on September 3 [1][3]. Group 1: Oil Price Trends - Brent crude oil prices dropped nearly 2%, with intraday declines exceeding 2% [1]. - WTI crude oil saw a decline of over 2%, with intraday highs approaching a 2.4% drop [3]. Group 2: Future Oil Demand and Price Predictions - OPEC's July forecast indicated that global daily oil demand is expected to increase by 1.28 million barrels in 2026 compared to 2025, driven by improved economic growth expectations in certain regions, including the OECD, the Middle East, and Africa [5]. - Goldman Sachs predicts that due to an anticipated oversupply of oil next year, Brent crude futures prices could fall to the low $50 range by the end of 2026 [5]. - The forecast suggests that while oil prices may remain near current forward contract levels in 2025, this balance is expected to break in 2026, with Brent oil's "fair value" decreasing from the current $70 range to the $50 range, particularly as inventories continue to accumulate [5].