The Nifty 50 closed 0.3% higher at 18,534.10 points on Friday, failing to surpass immediate resistance at 18,580 points. Technical charts suggest support-based buying remains intact, with the index set to witness an upturn towards 18,666 and 18,750 points if it holds support at 18,442 points. The FPI Long-Short ratio indicates traders now hold more short positions related to long positions, and the Relative Strength Index shows bearish divergence, with a potential downturn in prices. Experts believe the market will remain range-bound, with support at 18,450-18,500 points and resistance at 18,600-18,800 points.
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The December weekly closing formed a neutral candle, reflecting indecisiveness in the market due to the holiday season. Short-term support is around 23,200–23,300, with potential