Mumbai, Oct. 5 -- This week brings a busy mix of geopolitical, monetary-policy and economic catalysts, with developments around the US-Iran conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remaining a key driver for global markets. Rising government bond yields will add another layer of uncertainty, while investors will also assess the FOMC minutes, US services activity and consumer sentiment for clues on the Federal Reserve's next steps. The OPEC meeting, India's monetary policy decision and Brazil's presidential election will also be closely watched, alongside inflation, trade and employment data across major economies.
US:Attention in the US will centre on the FOMC minutes and speeches from Federal Reserve officials as markets look fo...