NEW DELHI: Trading sentiment in the stock market this week will depend on crude oil prices, global trends and the start of corporate earnings season with IT bellwether TCS reporting its June-quarter financial results on July 9, analysts said.Besides, the advancement of the southwest monsoon and trading activity of foreign investors would also influence market trading, they added.“Investors will closely monitor the quarterly results of TCS on July 9, with particular focus on management commentary regarding demand trends, discretionary spending, and AI-led business opportunities,” Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking, said.Last week, the BSE benchmark sensex climbed 663 points, or 0.9%, and the NSE Nifty increased by 215 points, or 0.9%.Meanwhile, the next round of technical talks between the US and Iran is expected to take place on July 11, although a final decision on the venue has yet to be announced.“Crude oil prices will remain in focus after stabilising around $68-69 a barrel as concerns over disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz eased. Sustained stability in energy prices would be supportive for India’s inflation outlook and external balances,” Ponmudi R, CEO – Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.Following softer-than-expected US labour market data, which reinforced expectations of a less hawkish Federal Reserve, investors will closely scrutinise the minutes of the Fed’s June policy meeting for further insights into policymakers’ assessment of the economic outlook and the likely trajectory of interest rates, he added.Looking ahead, the market’s direction will be shaped by the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, the start of the domestic earnings season and monsoon progress, Vinod Nair, of Geojit Investments said. Agencies