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Mohammed Imran

Mohammed Imran

Mohammed Imran

Mohammed Imran is a research analyst with Sharekhan as senior team leader for the past 10-plus years.

Mohammed Imran is a research analyst with Sharekhan as senior team leader for the past 10-plus years.

Mohammed Imran

Analyst sees Brent in $95-110 band; Bab-el-Mandeb risk may trigger $130/bbl

Three weeks into the most consequential energy shock since the 1973 Arab oil embargo, the full weight of what the Middle East war means for Asia is only beginning to crystallise

Analyst sees Brent in $95-110 band; Bab-el-Mandeb risk may trigger $130/bbl
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

WTI seen at $80-85 near term; Hormuz risk may keep prices volatile: Analyst

Oil prices rose sharply after Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, said that Tehran could leverage the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz and warned of attacks on Gulf Arab states

WTI seen at $80-85 near term; Hormuz risk may keep prices volatile: Analyst
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

No Fed rate cut, Dollar rally may keep gold prices under pressure: Analyst

Rising oil prices and a stronger dollar are limiting gold's safe-haven appeal as markets reassess Fed rate cut expectations

No Fed rate cut, Dollar rally may keep gold prices under pressure: Analyst
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

Silver to remain choppy as Iran war lifts oil prices, US dollar demand

Silver prices are expected to remain volatile as surging oil lifts the dollar and reduces Fed rate-cut hopes, while Iran war tensions keep markets on edge

Silver to remain choppy as Iran war lifts oil prices, US dollar demand
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Stronger dollar, lower China GDP forecast weakens Silver outlook: Analyst

Silver price outlook: Silver faces selling pressure amid strong US data, firm dollar and rising yields. The metal may test $77 support if weakness continues, said Mirae Asset Sharekhan analyst

Stronger dollar, lower China GDP forecast weakens Silver outlook: Analyst
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Hormuz crisis may push Brent toward $100 amid US-Iran conflict: Analyst

The "war premium" has pushed Brent crude toward the $100 per barrel threshold, reigniting stagflation ary fears that central banks thought they had conquered

Hormuz crisis may push Brent toward $100 amid US-Iran conflict: Analyst
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

From $68 to $100: Analyst decodes how diplomatic talks may sway oil prices

In an extreme conflict scenario, Brent could feasibly spike above $100/bbl, as the market accounts for the loss of Iranian supply and the increased costs of rerouting global flows

From $68 to $100: Analyst decodes how diplomatic talks may sway oil prices
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

Will Brent crude oil price stay above $70 in 2026? Analyst shares outlook

Crude oil trades near 7-month highs as US-Iran tensions sustain a $5-$6 risk premium. Analyst explains how Strait of Hormuz, Opec+ decisions, and current Brent oil prices shape oil market outlook

Will Brent crude oil price stay above $70 in 2026? Analyst shares outlook
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

What does Trump's warning to Iran, Strait of Hormuz risks mean for oil?

Oil prices are at six-month highs as US-Iran tensions escalate. Brent crude is near $72 on fears of supply disruption and risks around the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts see higher oil prices ahead

What does Trump's warning to Iran, Strait of Hormuz risks mean for oil?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

WTI may hit $57 on US-Iran deal; escalation to spark 15% rally: Analyst

The US has strengthened its military presence across the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran, while Iran continues to assert its stance on retaining the right to pursue nuclear capabilities

WTI may hit $57 on US-Iran deal; escalation to spark 15% rally: Analyst
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Opec+ supply pause, geopolitical risks tighten outlook for crude: Analyst

Mirae Asset Sharekhan maintains a constructive short- to medium-term outlook for crude oil, supported by elevated geopolitical risks and Opec+'s decision to hold production at December levels.

Opec+ supply pause, geopolitical risks tighten outlook for crude: Analyst
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Crude Oil Dynamics '26: Risk premiums, trade realignments, demand explained

Analysts at Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects WTI Crude oil futures to trade within a broader $59-$66 per barrel range in the coming weeks.

Crude Oil Dynamics '26: Risk premiums, trade realignments, demand explained
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

Oil prices expected to end around $52-$54/barrel this year, says analyst

The recent surge in oil prices to a 4.25-month high, with Brent briefly touching $70.50, is largely driven by a shift in US policy

Oil prices expected to end around $52-$54/barrel this year, says analyst
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 2:14 PM IST

Crude oil outlook: WTI to slowly retreat toward $57-$58/b, believes analyst

Crude oil outlook: Geopolitical tensions have driven crude oil prices to a three-month high, with WTI trading just under $63 and Brent approaching the $67 resistance level

Crude oil outlook: WTI to slowly retreat toward $57-$58/b, believes analyst
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

Analyst holds bearish long-term outlook for crude oil; WTI to slide to $52

While Brent should retain a geopolitical risk premium, it is similarly forecasted to retreat toward $56-$57/b as supply growth from non-OPEC+ producers outweighs softening demand

Analyst holds bearish long-term outlook for crude oil; WTI to slide to $52
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

Analyst remains bearish on crude oil; WTI to slide to $52, Brent $56-57

Crude oil prices are holding firm this week as tensions between Iran and the US temporarily ease after Donald Trump indicated he does not intend to launch military action.

Analyst remains bearish on crude oil; WTI to slide to $52, Brent $56-57
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

Crude oil price outlook: Brent crude to average $56 in 2026, WTI near $49

Global inventories are expected to build by an average of 2.8 mbpd through the first half of the year, marking the largest surplus in recent memory

Crude oil price outlook: Brent crude to average $56 in 2026, WTI near $49
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

Iranian crisis aids crude prices; Brent faces resistance at $68, WTI at $62

The current upward trajectory is primarily driven by a toxic mix of heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East, infrastructure disruptions in the Caspian region, and significant capital inflows

Iranian crisis aids crude prices; Brent faces resistance at $68, WTI at $62
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Up to 50 mn barrels of Venezuela oil to US: Impact on China, oil prices

Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects global oil market to be in surplus for a pro-longed period. It predicts WTI crude oil to hit $48 per barrel-mark in 2026

Up to 50 mn barrels of Venezuela oil to US: Impact on China, oil prices
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

Oil market straddles geopolitics, EV shift; WTI seen at $54-57 in Q1 2026

Oil price outlook: The most significant downward pressure on oil prices this month stems from renewed optimism regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Oil market straddles geopolitics, EV shift; WTI seen at $54-57 in Q1 2026
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 12:15 PM IST