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Domestic benchmarks are expected to open lower on Wednesday amid mixed global cues. Overnight, the US stocks slipped on weak economic data that triggered fears of recession, and weak growth outlook from companies.
Today, being the settlement day for January contracts in derivative segment on the NSE, traders expect volatility to continue. Besides, the rollout of T+1 settlement from Friday (market is closed on Thursday on account of Republic Day), to keep market downbeat.
The S&P Global’s Flash Composite Output index in the US rose to 46.6 in December, official data showed. A reading below 50 indicates contraction in business activity, and heightens the possibility of a near-term recession in the world’s largest economy.
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SGX Nifty at 18,097 indicates weak opening for market. However, analysts expect the market to remain in consolidation mode. On the other hand, most of the Asian stocks are up in early deal on Wednesday. Nifty Feb futures on Tuesday closed at 18,212 while Jan futures at 18,128.
Chandan Taparia, Head - Derivatives & Technical Research, Motilal Oswal FInancial Services Ltd, said: “We believe that this consolidation may end soon and a decisive hold of 18181-18250 zones could attract the fresh leg of rally towards 18442 then 18881 levels if the upcoming Budget supports the market sentiment.”
“India VIX (Volatility index) has been falling for the last few weeks and now hovering near to 14 zones,” he said and added: “Lower VIX ahead of the Budget doesn’t indicate any major swing or fear in the market at current juncture. Till VIX doesn’t surpass beyond 16-17 zones, this market may attract buying on decline stance.”
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Mitul Shah—Head of Research at Reliance Securities, said: “The earnings season is in full swing and markets are closely following the management commentary. So far, the Q3 FY23 results suggest increased revenue growth with some pressure on the margin front.”
In the run-up to the Union Budget 2023, sector and stock-specific movements are expected in the market, he added..
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