Mumbai, Feb. 23 -- Domestic stock markets are expected to closely monitor foreign institutional investor (FII) flows, sectoral insights from auto sales data, banking performance, updates on US tariff policies, and US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data, as these factors could influence expectations regarding the US Fed's rate cut timeline, according to market observers.

Market experts say that key macro indicators like GDP growth data for the third quarter (Q3) Financial Year (FY25) and fiscal deficit numbers will provide insights into momentum of the Indian economy.

"The upcoming holiday-shortened week is expected to remain volatile due to the expiry of February's derivative contracts. Additionally, trends in foreign...