Tech View: Nifty ends week with Hammer candle. Here’s how to trade on Monday

Jatin Gedia of Sharekhan observes that the Nifty, after a drop from 25,100 to 23,900, is currently in recovery mode. He predicts a potential rally towards 24,520-24,651, aligning with the 50% and 61.82% Fibonacci retracement levels. The immediate support level is anticipated at 24,200-24,150, coinciding with the 40-day moving average

Earnings Impact: LIC shares jump 3% after Q1 net profit rises 9% YoY

Shares of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), India’s largest insurer, surged 3% to Rs 1,159.60 on the BSE after reporting a Q1 net profit of Rs 10,544 crore for the quarter ended June 2024, a 9% increase year-on-year. Net premium income rose 16% YoY to Rs 1.14 lakh crore.

ET Analysis: Leave the food inflation target index well alone

Governor Shaktikanta Das stressed not to modify the existing inflation targeting framework, which aims for a 4% inflation rate. He pointed out food inflation’s significant role in the consumption basket and cautioned that ignoring it may risk the hard-won stability in price levels. The existing framework ensures the credibility of economic stability.

Japan’s Nikkei rebounds as US jobs data eases slowdown fears

Japan’s Nikkei share average saw a 1.7% rise, spurred by a surprising decrease in U.S. unemployment claims which alleviated recession fears. A softer yen also provided relief. This rally aligns with strong performances of U.S. stocks where Nasdaq and S&P 500 both saw over 2% gains. Market volatility earlier in the week was notable.