Market outlook 2018: Key risks to watch out for

The benchmark indices look set to welcome the year 2018 near record-high levels, though rising inflation, oil prices along with fiscal challenges and global risks are likely to pose a threat to the ongoing market rally. 

Thus far in CY17, the markets have rallied over 27 per cent and have been among the top performers globally. 

Here are some key risks that investors need to watch out for in CY18: 

1) Global cues and interest arte cycle 

Some experts believe interest rates may have bottomed out and that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may, in fact, hike policy rates in the next calendar