Mumbai, June 20 -- As the new week kicks off, markets are entering with cautious optimism. While Friday's rebound brought some cheer, investors remain alert to developments in West Asia. Any flare-up in tensions could push crude oil prices higher, reviving volatility and unsettling sentiment.

Technically, the Nifty 50 is approaching a key inflection point. A decisive close above 25,200 would mark a breakout from the five-week consolidation zone, potentially paving the way toward the 25,600-25,800 range. Until then, the index is expected to move in a narrow band, with traders watching global cues for direction.

With no major domestic triggers on the radar, developments in the Middle East, US economic data, and crude oil prices, will like...