The upcoming trading week holds high stakes for Indian equity markets, with investor sentiment expected to be shaped by geopolitical tensions, crude oil prices, and foreign institutional investor (FII) activity.
With the US now directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict after bombing three nuclear sites, fears of a broader war are influencing the market mood.
According to Sudeep Shah, Head of Technical Research and Derivatives at SBICAP Securities, markets are showing &ldquo;selective strength&rdquo; amid ongoing uncertainty. &ldquo;The Iran-Israel war is now a major emotional driver for the market,&rdquo; he said.
Crude oil remains elevated after breaching its 200-day EMA, fueling concerns over inflation and supply chain disruptions.
Despite the geopolitical noise, Indian markets ended the previous week on a strong note:
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Nifty jumped 1.59% (393.80 pts) to 25,112.40 
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Sensex surged 1.59% (1,289.57 pts) to 82,408.17 
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Gains were led by Nifty Private Bank (up 1.64%) 
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Auto, IT, and Services sectors also performed well 
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Metal and Pharma indices declined by over 1.5% 
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Shah noted the Nifty&rsquo;s range-bound behaviour, oscillating between 25,222 and 24,462 over the last 28 sessions, with 16 gap-up or gap-down openings, indicating continued volatility and limited room for strong directional trades.
Market watchers are advised to tread cautiously in the face of heightened global risk.
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Geopolitics, Crude & FII Trends to Shape Market This Week

Iran-Israel conflict, high oil prices, and FII flows to test investor sentiment in a volatile market

Geopolitics, Crude & FII Trends to Shape Market This Week

Iran-Israel conflict, high oil prices, and FII flows to test investor sentiment in a volatile market

June 22, 2025 | 19:45 IST