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Business Crude Oil, West Asia Developments, Inflation Data to Drive Markets This Week: Analysts
Analysts expect crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and inflation data to drive Indian stock markets this week. Key monitorables include the Strait of Hormuz, foreign investor flows, and Q1 FY27 earnings from HAL, Bharat Forge, Grasim Industries, and Tata Motors. India's CPI and WPI data, along with US CPI and PPI, are due this week.
Commodities Brent crude nears $100 as analysts warn of inflation and current account deficit risks for India
Brent crude oil approached $97 per barrel on July 23, 2026, with analysts warning of risks for India including higher inflation and a widening current account deficit. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and OPEC+ supply discipline are key drivers, while some forecasters see prices remaining above $100.
Commodities Boiling point? Brent crude touches five-week high, here's what analysts expect next for oil markets
Brent crude reached a five-week high above $94 per barrel as US-Iran tensions intensified. Analysts expect prices to remain in the $90-100 range barring a major supply disruption. Key support and resistance levels are identified for traders.
Logistics Analysts Raise TL, LTL Estimates Ahead of Q2 Earnings Season as Trucking Upcycle Gains Steam
Ahead of Q2 earnings season, analysts at Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley have raised expectations for truckload and less-than-truckload carriers. Deutsche Bank's Richa Harnain forecasts median EPS growth of 15% in Q2 and 21% in Q3, with LTL operators leading the way. Morgan Stanley's Ravi Shanker raised estimates by 5% but downgraded his industry view to in-line, citing stretched valuations.
Commodities Agri-Commodity Markets Have Not Priced in Fertilizer Supply Risks, Say Analysts
Analysts Thijs Geijer and Warren Patterson of ING Think say agri-commodity markets have not fully priced in risks from rising fertilizer prices, which could reduce usage and crop yields. Export restrictions from Russia and China exacerbate disruptions, with India facing the most imminent risk. However, easing fertilizer prices in June and comfortable inventories for 2026-27 may limit price spikes.
Commodities Downside Limited for Aluminium and Copper Declines Fundamentally, Analysts Say
Aluminium and copper prices have fallen 17.5% and 6% respectively in the past month, but analysts from BMI, ING Think, and Sunsirs see limited downside due to supply deficits, Middle Eastern supply disruptions, and resilient demand. Aluminium is at $3,100/t (up 3% YTD) and copper at $13,300/t (up 7.5% YTD) on the LME.
Business RBI Survey Shows Sharp Deterioration in Consumer Sentiment, Analysts Flag Macro Slowdown
The Reserve Bank of India's May 2026 surveys reveal a sharp drop in consumer sentiment and downgraded growth forecasts. The current situation index fell to 90.7 from 95.7 in March, while professional forecasters cut real GDP growth for 2026-27 to 6.5% from 6.9%. Analysts say the data signals a broad-based macroeconomic slowdown.
Logistics Amazon's LTL Entry Unlikely to Disrupt Market
Amazon's expansion into the less-than-truckload (LTL) market is not expected to significantly disrupt existing carriers, according to analysts. Despite Amazon's asset-light model and extensive network, the market's high barriers to entry and established players' strong service offerings limit immediate impact.