Dalal Street Week Ahead: Venezuela crisis, oil prices, Q3 earnings, US jobs among 10 key factors to watch

The market staged stellar performance in the week ended January 2, rising more than 1 percent to finish at record closing high after consolidation in past four weeks. Healthy expectations around upcoming December quarter (Q3FY26) earnings and likely supportive policy measures in the Union Budget boosted market sentiment as broader markets also gained momentum during the week. Strong momentum in auto space with healthy December sales volumes data, PSU banking sector with improving asset quality and expectations of accelerated credit growth, and utilities segment on hopes of rising demand and increased industrial activity lifted market mood, though ITC-led selling pressure…