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Crude oil prices, West Asia developments likely to steer markets this week

Crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and upcoming inflation data will dictate stock market direction this week, according to analysts. Moreover, developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, foreign investor trading activity, and domestic quarterly earnings will also remain key monitorables for the Indian stock market, experts added. "Domestically, investors will closely monitor the July CPI inflation print, WPI inflation, and the latest foreign exchange reserves data for fresh insights into inflation trends and external sector stability. The Q1 FY27 earnings season will gather further momentum, with several companies, including HAL, Bharat Forge, Grasim Industries, and Tata Motors, scheduled to announce their quarterly results," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Globally, market participants will continue to monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, movements in crude oil prices, and broader geopolitical negotiations involving ..

Oil prices rise 1% on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans

Brent crude futures ‌rose 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $83.48 a barrel by 0010 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate futures rose 85 cents, or 1.1%, to $78.84

Rupee steadies as lower oil prices, inflows boost carry trade appeal

Cooling crude prices and over $40 billion in recent inflows have eased depreciation concerns, improving the Indian currency's attractiveness for carry trades

RBI policy & market outlook: Calm is conditional, say analysts

For Indian markets, the bigger issue over the next few months, analysts said, isn't the repo rate, but how much more geopolitical pressure the rupee can take before the central bank has to step in.

Oil prices extend declines as investors await outcome of US-Iran talks

Brent crude futures dropped 92 ‌cents, or about 1.2%, to $78.44 a barrel by 0330 GMT

Govt to continue fiscal measures to mitigate future fuel price volatility

Finance MoS Pankaj Chaudhary said the Centre will balance fiscal support with sustainability while strengthening energy security and adhering to the fiscal consolidation path

Oil rebounds after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain

Front-month Brent futures rose $0.62, or 0.7%, to $84.39 a ​barrel as of 0055 GMT after dropping 7% in the previous session to a three-week low

Oil drops nearly 5% as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal

Brent crude futures slid $4.08, ‌or 4.64%, to $83.85 by 2352 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $80.66 a barrel, down $4.01, or 4.74%

Oil prices fall more than 1% on greater flows despite US-Iran war

Brent futures fell $1.03, or 1.2%, to $88 a barrel by 0215 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped $1.50, or 1.8%, to $82.09 a barrel

West Asia risks will dictate crude oil price discovery: Kaynat Chainwala

Crude is not trading under normal conditions. Until there is a durable resolution to the conflict, geopolitical risk will continue to dominate price discovery.

Oil prices slip as tanker traffic steadies despite escalating US-Iran war

Brent slips below $90 a barrel after a sharp rally as shipping through key West Asian routes continues despite widening regional conflict

Oil prices jump nearly 7% after major airstrikes resume in West Asia

Brent crude surged nearly 7% as renewed West Asia strikes, Strait of Hormuz tensions and falling US crude inventories stoked fears of supply disruptions

Oil rises as US-Iran tension escalates after Iraq strikes, missile attack

Brent futures increased by $3.15, or 3.8%, to $87.24 a barrel by 0520 GMT, while ‌US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.73, or 3.4%, to $81.99 a barrel

ONGC okays $500 million guarantee for MRPL to import oil from Aramco

ONGC approved a $500 million guarantee for MRPL's crude imports from Aramco as India plans to source up to 25% of its 2027 LPG imports from the US

Oil prices plunge 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran

Brent crude futures ​were down $0.54, or 0.6%, at $87.82 by 0046 GMT

Asian Paints Q1 preview: Price hikes may push revenue by 17% amid oil shock

Brokerages expect the paints sector to witness double-digit value growth, driven by sector-wide price hikes, channel stocking ahead of those hikes, and demand pick-up due to a delayed monsoon.

Red Sea, Hormuz risks may push Brent to $120: Mohammed Imran, Mirae Asset

For investors and corporates, the prudent strategy is to treat oil not as a one-directional price trade but as a geopolitical volatility asset

Brent hovers above $100 on Red Sea disruptions, Iran war concerns

Brent futures advanced 37 cents, or 0.37 per cent, to $101.06 a barrel at 0330 GMT, ‌having settled up 7 per cent above $100 in the previous session for the first time since May

Oil forecast: Kaynat Chainwala of Kotak Sec explains why Brent may hit $100

With three simultaneous chokepoints under stress and the Yanbu bypass route now threatened, a Brent move above $100 looks increasingly plausible

IndiGo Q1 Preview: Will fare hike help drive PAT amid fuel cost spike?

To mitigate the impact of higher aviation turbine fuel (ATF), IndiGo has raised airfares, but analysts believe it will not be enough to stem the Q1 profit fall.