Nifty Outlook for October 26: 22,200 key support as crude oil tops $117; Fed policy, earnings in focus

Can Nifty arrest its losing streak, or is more downside ahead? The benchmark index has fallen for four consecutive sessions, while small-cap stocks have suffered their steepest weekly decline since February 2025. Analysts are watching the 22,200 mark as a crucial support, with crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, central bank decisions and corporate earnings likely to dictate market direction.