Morgan Stanley lifted its 4Q Brent forecast to $100/bbl from $75 and WTI to $96 from $76. For 1Q 2027, it now sees Brent at $95 and WTI at $91, while 2Q forecasts rise to $90 and $86, respectively. Separately, a WSJ survey shows major banks expect 2026 Brent to average $83.81/bbl and WTI $78.79, before falling to $71.22 and $67.33 in 2027. 31-AUG-2026 09:03 AM ET