The benchmark Nifty index ended the week with losses, erasing most of its gains, due to bears returning to the market. A profit-booking scenario around 18,200 led to Friday’s fall and took the Nifty back to the previous week’s close. However, the short-term trend will remain positive as long as the index stays above 18,000, and a fall below this level may take it into the consolidation zone of 17,500-18,000. The consumer durable sector witnessed a strong breakout, while some banks fell following HDFC Bank and HDFC Ltd merger updates.
Tech View: Nifty’s near-term trend weak; breakout above 23,350 may trigger upside bounce. How to trade on Thursday
The Nifty’s near-term trend remains weak, with the lower tops and bottoms pattern intact. The current pullback aligns with a potential new lower top, pending
January 15, 2025