Global financial markets confronted renewed volatility on January 18 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on eight European countries unless a Greenland deal is approved. Proposed duties starting at 10% and rising to 25% could affect trade flows, currency markets, and investor confidence. Safe-haven assets such as gold and sovereign debt saw increased demand as risk sentiment shifted.

Indian markets are positioned for notable movement this week as several key factors come into focus. Anticipated Q3 corporate earnings announcements, geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran, and ongoing actions by foreign institutional investors are all expected to shape trading sentiment. Other influences poised to impact equities include IPO activity, technical triggers, and currency and commodity trends.