{
  "id": 2766599,
  "title": "Dalal Street outlook: Markets seek recovery after two-week slide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/dalal-street-outlook-markets-seek-recovery-after-two-week-slide",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-23T10:07:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/dalal-street-outlook-markets-seek-recovery-after-two-week-slide-crude-geopolitical-cues-in-focus/articleshow/133437773.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a two-week slide, India's stock markets may consolidate in the coming week, with crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions likely to influence market sentiment, according to analysts. Brent crude prices, currently hovering above $90 a barrel, will be closely monitored, along with developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict. Siddhartha Khemka, head of research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, stated that the Nifty's recent decline could see marginal recovery.\n\nKey indicators to watch include Brent crude prices, anchored above $90/barrel, and geopolitical developments, as highlighted by Khemka. The global focus will be on the US Federal Reserve's policy outlook, with investors closely observing the Jackson Hole symposium, particularly remarks from the Fed chairman regarding interest rate direction.\n\nAjit Mishra, SVP of Research at Religare Broking Ltd, emphasized that US economic data, such as GDP estimates, durable goods orders, and consumer confidence, will provide further insights into the US economy's health and the Federal Reserve's policy outlook. Additionally, global markets will be attentive to three main themes: the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory, Nvidia's quarterly results, and the unresolved US-Iran conflict.\n\nInvestors will also scrutinize Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's address at the Jackson Hole symposium, considering the impact of volatile long-dated Treasury yields on the central bank's assessment of persistent inflation risks versus signs of a softer labor market ahead of the September policy meeting, as Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, noted.\n\nThe 60-day US-Iran agreement's expiration without a lasting settlement, coupled with the Strait of Hormuz's centrality to the dispute, added another layer of concern for global markets. The agreement's failure left the Strait of Hormuz at the core of an ongoing confrontation, disrupting normal energy flows through the region. Foreign institutional investors have accelerated their purchases of Indian equities, injecting Rs 23,544 crore into the market so far in August, despite domestic equities underperforming. The BSE Sensex closed last week 468.42 points, or 0.60 percent, lower, while the NSE Nifty dropped 114 points, or 0.46 percent.",
  "summary": "Following a recent downturn, Indian equity markets may enter a phase of stabilization this week. Fluctuations in crude oil prices and updates on the US-Iran situation are expected to shape investor sentiment. Additionally, all eyes will be on the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium for signals regarding US Federal Reserve interest rates. Recent US economic metrics will also shed light on the overall…",
  "key_points": [
    "India's stock markets seek consolidation after two-week decline",
    "Analysts monitor Brent crude prices and US-Iran conflict impact",
    "Investors watch US economic data and Fed Chairman's Jackson Hole remarks"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}