<p>New Delhi: Worries related to the Iran-Israel conflict, quarterly earnings and foreign investors’ trading activity are the key factors that would dictate stock markets this week, analysts said.</p>.<p>Besides, trends in Brent crude oil and movement of the rupee against the dollar will also be crucial factors.</p>.<p>This week will be crucial for the market amid ongoing worries about the conflict between Iran and Israel, said Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst, Swastika Investmart Ltd.</p>.<p>"If tensions escalate significantly, there's a risk of panic selling and increased volatility across global stock markets. Moreover, the market will be keeping a close eye on fluctuations in crude oil prices, as geopolitical events frequently impact them."</p>.Infosys shares decline nearly 1% after Q4 earnings; market capitalisation drops by Rs 3,655.37 cr.<p>"Investors will also be watching for important earnings of Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Nestle, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Technologies and Maruti," Gour said.</p>.<p>HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a 2.11 per cent growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 17,622.38 crore for the March 2024 quarter against Rs 17,257.87 crore in the preceding December quarter.</p>.<p>Among global events, the Bank of Japan will announce its interest rate decision on April 26, 2024, he added.</p>.<p>"Movement in US bond yields and the dollar index will be important factors influencing market sentiment," Gour said.</p>.<p>Last week, the BSE benchmark declined 1,156.57 points or 1.55 per cent and the Nifty dipped 372.4 points or 1.65 per cent.</p>.<p>This week focus will remain on earnings season along with global cues, said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.</p>.<p>"Index heavyweights like Hindustan Unilever, Maruti, and Bajaj Finance will announce their results. Investors would also track economic data points like manufacturing & services PMI data of the US, US Q1 GDP number, and Japan's policy statement," Khemka said.</p>.<p>Markets edged lower amid excessive volatility and lost over one and a half per cent, tracking feeble global cues, said Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd.</p>.<p>"Expect volatility to remain high this week too, citing the feeble global cues and ongoing earnings season," he added. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Worries related to the Iran-Israel conflict, quarterly earnings and foreign investors’ trading activity are the key factors that would dictate stock markets this week, analysts said.</p>.<p>Besides, trends in Brent crude oil and movement of the rupee against the dollar will also be crucial factors.</p>.<p>This week will be crucial for the market amid ongoing worries about the conflict between Iran and Israel, said Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst, Swastika Investmart Ltd.</p>.<p>"If tensions escalate significantly, there's a risk of panic selling and increased volatility across global stock markets. Moreover, the market will be keeping a close eye on fluctuations in crude oil prices, as geopolitical events frequently impact them."</p>.Infosys shares decline nearly 1% after Q4 earnings; market capitalisation drops by Rs 3,655.37 cr.<p>"Investors will also be watching for important earnings of Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Nestle, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Technologies and Maruti," Gour said.</p>.<p>HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a 2.11 per cent growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 17,622.38 crore for the March 2024 quarter against Rs 17,257.87 crore in the preceding December quarter.</p>.<p>Among global events, the Bank of Japan will announce its interest rate decision on April 26, 2024, he added.</p>.<p>"Movement in US bond yields and the dollar index will be important factors influencing market sentiment," Gour said.</p>.<p>Last week, the BSE benchmark declined 1,156.57 points or 1.55 per cent and the Nifty dipped 372.4 points or 1.65 per cent.</p>.<p>This week focus will remain on earnings season along with global cues, said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.</p>.<p>"Index heavyweights like Hindustan Unilever, Maruti, and Bajaj Finance will announce their results. Investors would also track economic data points like manufacturing & services PMI data of the US, US Q1 GDP number, and Japan's policy statement," Khemka said.</p>.<p>Markets edged lower amid excessive volatility and lost over one and a half per cent, tracking feeble global cues, said Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd.</p>.<p>"Expect volatility to remain high this week too, citing the feeble global cues and ongoing earnings season," he added. </p>