Nifty bears tighten grip as crude, geopolitical risks, FII outflows mount: 5 factors to decide D-Street’s fate next week

Indian stock markets experienced a downturn last week due to rising crude oil prices, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite some support from domestic institutions, foreign investors withdrew their funds. The upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting and industrial production metrics, along with second-quarter earnings, will influence global market sentiments in the coming week.