One obviously is the Trump presidency. He is the most unpredictable man and leading a $30 trillion economy, the world’s most powerful country, adds a significant bit to the uncertainty. Secondly, the US fiscal and monetary policy would also be a key driver of volatility in the markets. Currently, if you see, US is running a 6.5% fiscal deficit.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader