Indian Stock Market Weekly Outlook: US Fed Policy, Israel-Iran Tensions, Crude Oil Prices Among 5 Key Factors

The Indian stock market faced some tough challenges last week due to rising tensions between Israel and Iran, uncertainty around US tariff policies, and foreign investors pulling money out. The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,718.60 on Friday, down 0.68%. Big companies like HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, ITC, ICICI Bank, and SBI were the among the top losers.

Stock Market Weekly Update

For the week ending June 13, the Nifty 50 fell by 1.14%, while the Sensex dropped 1.30%. Even though the overall market went down, these two indexes did better than the BSE Midcap, which fell 0.90%, and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Smallcap, which was down 0.13%.

Sensex, Nifty Outlook: Geopolitical Tensions Cause Indian Stock Market Ups and Down

According to Ms. Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist at Emkay Global Financial Services, "Iran produces about 3.3 million barrels per day of crude oil, roughly 3% of global supply, and exports around 1.5 million barrels per day, mainly to China and Turkey." She also pointed out that Iran lies on the northern edge of the Strait of Hormuz - a strategic chokepoint through which over 20 million barrels of oil pass daily from major producers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Any disruption here could lead to a dramatic rise in global oil prices.

India, while not currently importing oil from Iran, remains vulnerable to broader price shocks. "A wider Middle East conflict impacting supply from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, or the UAE could cause a sharp spike in oil prices," Arora cautioned.

Looking ahead, investors will watch closely for updates on the Israel-Iran conflict, the US Federal Reserve's decisions, and how the monsoon season develops in India. Investors are expected to be cautious because stock prices are already high and political tensions continue.

US Federal Reserve Meeting Coming Up

The US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will meet on June 17-18, and investors will pay close attention. It is expected that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates the same because there is still uncertainty about how US tariffs will affect the economy.

Madhavi Arora from Emkay Global Financial Services said that while recent inflation numbers look okay, tariffs could affect inflation or company profits in the next few months. So, the Fed will likely wait and watch before making any big changes.

Crude Oil Prices Updates

Brent crude oil prices rose 7% on Friday, closing at $74.23 a barrel after hitting a high of $78.50 during the day. Over the week, prices went up by about 12.5%.

Sugandha Sachdeva from SS WealthStreet pointed out worries about possible supply problems from Iran, which is OPEC's third-largest oil producer. Higher oil prices could hurt oil companies' profits and increase costs for paint and cement makers.

Foreign Investors Selling Shares

Foreign investors have been selling Indian stocks in June, offloading shares worth Rs 4,812 crore because of geopolitical worries and high market prices. This selling pressure could push the market down further.

Important Economic Data to Watch

Next week, investors will watch important economic numbers like India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation and trade balance data coming on June 16. Also, Eurozone inflation data for May and US jobless claims for the week will be released on June 18.

Other events that will affect markets include the progress of the Indian monsoon, the G7 summit from June 15-17 in Canada, Japan's policy decision on June 17, and news about trade talks between the US and its partners.

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