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• Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, and China met for the annual BRICS summit to negotiate trade wins and discuss the conflict in the Middle East. • The summit featured a high-level meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking their most significant engagement since February. • The group issued a joint declaration calling for "maximum restraint" in the Middle East to project an image of growing global diplomatic influence.

• Investors are monitoring 10 key factors, including US inflation data and US-Iran relations, to gauge the direction of the stock market in the coming week. • Crude oil prices are expected to be a primary market driver due to ongoing developments regarding shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. • These geopolitical and economic indicators directly impact market volatility and investment decisions for traders on Dalal Street.

• The BSE Sensex plummeted by 500 points and the Nifty fell below the 24,000 mark, driven by renewed tensions between the US and Iran. • Escalating conflict in the region has pushed crude oil prices higher, contributing to market instability and negative investor sentiment. • Global markets showed widespread weakness, with major Asian indices including the Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng trading in the red, while Wall Street futures dropped up to 0.5%.

• Investors are monitoring the geopolitical situation between the US and Iran, as any escalation could negatively impact global risk sentiment and market stability. • Market participants are also awaiting the Jackson Hole symposium, specifically focusing on the debut appearance of Federal Reserve official Warsh. • These factors, along with several other key indicators, will likely drive volatility and direction for Dalal Street in the coming week.

• The Sensex rose by 600 points and the Nifty climbed above 24,200, breaking a seven-day losing streak for the latter. • The rebound was driven by positive global cues, including gains in Asian markets and a recovery in U.S. indices. • Market stability followed an announcement by the U.S. Treasury to double long-dated debt buybacks, which lowered the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.65 percent.

• Indian stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, are currently facing volatility as investors shift focus from earnings season to global macroeconomic triggers. • Key drivers include the upcoming FOMC minutes for signals on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, as well as crude oil prices and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. • Market analysts, including those from Ambit, note that small-cap risk-reward profiles are improving due to strengthening valuations, capex, and earnings.

• The BSE Sensex gained 400 points and the Nifty climbed above 24,600 on Wednesday, driven by positive global cues and strong Asian equity performance. • Market growth was supported by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep key interest rates unchanged and an upward revision of the GDP forecast. • Key contributing factors included optimism over technology earnings, increased FII buying, lower crude oil prices, and hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

• Michigan Democrats will hold primary elections on August 4 to select a candidate for a key US Senate seat. • The contest features a clash between progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed and centrist representative Haley Stevens, who is backed by party leadership. • The race highlights a strategic divide within the Democratic party between progressive policy goals, such as Medicare for All, and centrist political approaches.

• Indian markets are expected to remain volatile with a positive bias as investors focus on June quarter earnings and the impact of renewed West Asia tensions on oil prices and the rupee. • Global attention will shift to the European Central Bank's policy meeting on July 23, where economists generally expect interest rates to remain unchanged. • Investors will also monitor Japan’s inflation data and flash PMI figures to gauge future interest rate directions and economic health.

• Several key Indian stocks, including Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Motors, and Bajaj Auto, are expected to be in focus on July 1, 2026. • Market activity will be driven by significant corporate events, such as Kotak Mahindra Bank's acquisition announcement, Tata Motors' launch of the Sierra EV, and a buyback from Bajaj Auto. • Other critical factors influencing trading include revised fuel export taxes, June auto sales figures, and business updates from RailTel, NCC, and HUDCO.