The recent talks between the United States and Iran held in Pakistan concluded without a deal, primarily due to excessive demands from the American side, as stated by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei. US Vice President JD Vance noted that the failure to reach a peace agreement was largely due to Iran's refusal to abandon its nuclear program. This breakdown in negotiations is expected to negatively impact investor sentiment when markets open on Monday, particularly following a week of gains where the BSE benchmark Sensex surged 4,230.7 points (5.77%) and the NSE Nifty increased 1,337.5 points (5.88%). Analysts predict significant volatility in the markets as they adjust to the failed talks, potentially erasing recent gains. Additionally, the upcoming week will see the release of key economic data, including Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation and Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, which will provide insights into inflation trends. The stock market will also be influenced by the trading activity of foreign investors, who have withdrawn ₹48,213 crore (approximately $5.14 billion) from Indian equities this month.