D-Street outlook: What could drive the market this upcoming week? Key cues to watch

Stock market outlook : The markets this week were driven by macroeconomic pressures and mixed global cues. Domestically, the rupee slid to a fresh record low of 90.56 against the US dollar, dampening risk sentiment. However, some relief came after the US Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate cut, while optimism over progress in India–US trade talks helped cap further downside. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued to trim equity exposure, keeping pressure on benchmarks. However, sustained buying by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided partial support. For the week, the Nifty50 fell 139.50 points, or 0.53%, to close at 26,046, while the BSE Sensex declined 445 points to settle at 85,268. Markets saw a mild correction, with the Nifty trading in a do