Delhi, 7 December (H.S.): Domestic equity markets are expected to take cues this week from the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, along with the movement of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and key global economic indicators. Analysts believe these factors will play a decisive role in setting the market tone in the coming sessions.

According to market experts, all eyes are now on the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for December 9–10, which will determine whether the US central bank maintains or revises its current policy stance.

The outcome is likely to influence risk sentiment across global and emerging markets.

Additionally, domestic investors will closely monitor India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December 12, a key indicator of inflationary trends that could impact the Reserve Bank of India’s future policy outlook. Movements in the Indian Rupee, which recently dipped below the 90-mark against the US dollar, will also remain under investor scrutiny.The previous week witnessed mild consolidation in Indian markets.

The BSE Sensex rose by 447.05 points, closing at 85,712.37, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 152.70 points to settle at 26,186.45. Analysts say the combination of US monetary cues, foreign fund flows, and macroeconomic data releases will determine whether the upward momentum continues or cools off in the week ahead.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar