Over the weekend, Asian markets saw gains amid anticipation of key economic data from China and upcoming central bank meetings worldwide. However, concerns over geopolitical tensions rose after Ukraine's attack on Russian oil refineries. Indian markets are poised for a negative start as Gift Nifty indicates, influenced by mixed global cues. Investors are focused on the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting outcome amid uncertainties in the market. With Asian markets trading higher and US indices ending lower last week, volatility is expected, emphasizing caution and focus on large caps and defensive stocks.