Will Sensex, Nifty continue to bleed on Monday? 4 factors which will drive D-Street action this week

Indian equities are likely to remain range-bound in the week of August 17–21, with elevated crude prices, global uncertainty and shifting US Fed expectations keeping investors cautious. Sensex fell around 500 points and Nifty 205 points last week, while broader markets declined further. Analysts highlight four key factors that could drive Dalal Street’s direction this week, including crude prices, global cues, inflation risks and geopolitical developments.