Equity markets are poised to react to the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting this week, with expectations high for an interest rate cut. Wholesale price inflation data and developments in US-India trade relations will also significantly influence market trends. Analysts anticipate that foreign institutional investor flows, rupee-dollar movement, and crude oil prices will further guide market direction. Post navigation GST relief: Rate rejig set to ease daily expenses; household budgets may get a breather ‘We don’t plan wars’: China hits back at Trump’s tariff threat over Russian oil; slams US appeal to Nato