# Goldman Sachs

Type: Company (GS)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-08**: Retail Impact — AAA reports national gas average hits $3.41 per gallon amid supply fears.
- **2026-03-06**: Market Record — U.S. crude settles at $91/bbl, the largest weekly gain on record.
- **2026-03-04**: Hormuz Blockade — Tehran targets shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, effectively closing the passage.
- **2026-03-01**: Conflict Outbreak — Hostilities begin between U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran.
- **2026 (projected)**: $700B Milestone — Goldman Sachs forecasts AI capex will reach $700 billion annually.
- **2025-Q1**: Capex Acceleration — Tech giants significantly increase infrastructure spending to support AI model training.
- **2024-Q2**: Microsoft Deal — Brookfield Renewable signs a record 10.5 GW power purchase agreement with Microsoft.

## Recent coverage (6 stories)

### Nuclear's 125 GW Data Center Boom: NuScale vs Constellation for Clean Baseload
2026-07-23 00:08:17 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The AI data center surge is forcing a re-evaluation of nuclear power's role in achieving carbon-free grids. NuScale's SMRs could unlock decentralized clean energy, while Constellation's existing fleet offers immediate emissions-free baseload to replace fossil fuels.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/climate-nuscale-constellation-nuclear-data-centers

### Goldman Sachs: Oil Surge of 3% Could Hasten EV Adoption
2026-06-22 01:14:27 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Oil rallied on Middle East tensions but Goldman Sachs warns sustained supply shocks may speed up the shift to electric vehicles, reducing long-term crude demand. For the energy transition, this crisis underscores the cost of fossil fuel dependency.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/oil-price-ev-acceleration

### Goldman Sachs Projects $700B AI Capex; Brookfield Renewable Emerges as Key
2026-03-22 00:24:28 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Goldman Sachs forecasts a massive $700 billion in AI infrastructure capital expenditure for 2026, highlighting power supply as a critical bottleneck. Brookfield Renewable is positioned as a primary beneficiary due to its scale and existing partnerships with major tech firms.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/goldman-sachs-700b-ai-capex-brookfield-renewable

### Goldman Sachs Identifies Top 10 Green Energy Stocks for 2026 Growth
2026-03-18 05:15:03 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Goldman Sachs has released its definitive list of top 10 solar and green energy stock picks for 2026, signaling a bullish outlook for the sector. The list highlights high-conviction companies positioned to benefit from long-term decarbonization trends and a shift toward fundamental value in renewable energy.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/goldman-sachs-solar-green-energy-top-picks-2026

### Global Energy Shock: Iran Conflict Disrupts 20% of World Oil Supply
2026-03-09 00:12:28 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 8

The escalating conflict between the U.S.-Israeli coalition and Iran has triggered a 25% surge in global oil prices, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to traffic. Analysts warn of a prolonged energy crisis as physical infrastructure damage and shipping risks threaten to push crude prices above $100 per barrel.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/iran-war-energy-market-impact-oil-prices

### Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten India’s Energy Security, Goldman Sachs Warns
2026-03-05 10:32:07 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 5

Goldman Sachs has issued a warning regarding the escalating conflict involving Iran, highlighting significant risks to India’s energy supply chains. As a major importer of crude oil, India faces potential price spikes and logistical bottlenecks if the Strait of Hormuz experiences prolonged disruptions.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/india-energy-security-strait-of-hormuz-goldman-sachs

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