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Crude oil, West Asia tensions, inflation to drive markets
Rediff reports that Indian stock markets face a volatile week as crude oil prices, West Asia tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and domestic inflation data dictate direction. Foreign portfolio investors pumped…
The Story in Brief
Rediff reports that Indian stock markets face a volatile week as crude oil prices, West Asia tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and domestic inflation data dictate direction. Foreign portfolio investors pumped Rs 12,921 crore into equities in early August, while the Sensex and Nifty posted modest gains of 0.51% and 0.76% last week. The new Closing Auction Session framework and RBI's policy decision also influenced trading.
Domestically, July CPI inflation on August 12 and WPI inflation on August 14 will be closely watched. In the US, CPI and PPI releases are due. Key Q1 FY27 earnings include HAL, Bharat Forge, Grasim Industries, and Tata Motors. Analysts cited by Rediff say investors will monitor geopolitical negotiations involving Iran and any moves in crude oil prices.
The Indian Opinion
The market's modest gains last week despite West Asia tensions show that investors are not panic-selling every time oil spikes. Yet the tendency to either ignore geopolitical risk or overreact to every Strait of Hormuz rumour is unhelpful. The real test will be whether July CPI inflation stays within the RBI's comfort zone and whether crude prices sustain above $90 for long. Those numbers will decide if the rally has legs.
Source: rediff.com
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