Trump’s Tariff Threats, IPO Buzz, and FII Moves Among 9 Key Factors to Watch on D-Street This Week

Indian benchmark indices ended the week with a 0.7% decline, pressured by heightened volatility amid global bond market concerns. While midweek saw significant sell-offs, the Nifty managed to rebound on Friday, driven by gains in IT and FMCG sectors. Analysts noted that strong domestic institutional investor (DII) activity and resilient retail participation helped cushion the fall. Looking ahead, a series of crucial domestic and global events are set to steer market sentiment when trading resumes on Monday. Key triggers include India’s GDP data, the U.S. budget announcement, inflation figures, and weekly jobless claims. Investors will also be closely watching foreign institutional investor (FII) flows, upcoming IPO activity, and geopolitical developments — including renewed tariff threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump — all of which could add to market volatility in the week ahead.