Page 54 - Market Outlook

StanChart posts 40% jump in quarterly profit, raises income outlook

Standard Chartered posted a 40% increase in quarterly profit, as the emerging markets-focused bank benefited from a sharp rise in income on higher interest rates

A less predictable outlook: How will Indian economy do in Samvat 2079?

While the frothier end of the market of unicorns has already seen a low tide when it comes to fresh funding, the more sober end of the market might provide a positive surprise, writes T N Ninan

Support zone for Nifty shifted higher to 17,200-17,300, says Vinay Rajani

Among individual stocks, the technical analyst from HDFC Securities recommends buying IndusInd Bank and Mahindra CIE.

We prefer a bottom-up approach in this environment: Satish Ramanathan

SATISH RAMANATHAN, chief investment officer for Equity at JM Financial Asset Management shares his outlook for the markets and his sector preferences

Pivot point at 50,350 for MCX Gold this week; Silver may see volatility

The bears are likely to have the upper hand as long as MCX Gold futures trade below Rs 50,350 this week; Near resistance on the upside is seen at Rs 50,900.

High food price-led inflation worrisome for markets, policymakers: Analysts

High inflation will keep the markets on edge as they were hoping that the global central banks, especially the US Fed and the RBI will go soft on rate hikes over the next few months

Indian markets are in midst of global quagmire: Harendra Kumar, Elara Sec

Equity markets are in a state of suspended animation - it is conflicted on which way to move. While global markets, and the rupee are flashing red signs, India is holding up due to its 'Atmanirbharta

Here's why Vinay Rajani is bullish on KIMS, Pfizer; bearish on Nifty

On the broader market outlook, the technical analyst from HDFC Securities says that the indicators and oscillators have turned bearish on the short term charts for the Nifty 50.

TCS needs to breakout over Rs 3,150-level for fresh rally, chart says

There is an "Inverse Head and Shoulder" pattern getting established on the daily chart. Technically, this pattern breakout over Rs 3,150 levels would add aggressive bets on the stock.

Mehul Kothari recommends Buy on CAMS, Pfizer; Check Why

According to the technical analyst from Anand Rathi, CAMS can rally to Rs 2,700, while Pfizer can be bought for a target of Rs 4,700.

Support for Gold moves higher to Rs 50,800; MCX Silver may test Rs 63,900

The MCX Silver futures were seen testing the 200-DMA after a gap of almost six months and could move to Rs 63,900-level in the near term.

Risk-reward is still favourable for the long-term: ICICI Pru Life Insurance

Nifty's earnings are in high teens and this premium growth merits higher valuations, says Manish Kumar, CIO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.

Bias negative for MCX Gold below Rs 50,500; Silver faces multiple hurdles

On the downside, near support for Gold futures seen at Rs 49,860, below which re-test of Rs 48,900-level seems likely; Silver futures face an uphill task of conquering multiple hurdles on the upside.

'Risks to global markets could arise from central bank rate actions'

Market is building an earnings growth of 10-12 per cent for FY23, which seems achievable given the present earnings momentum and economic outlook, says Sanjay Chawla of Baroda BNP Paribas MF.

Deja vu? Key reasons why Jefferies thinks the market rally may not sustain

The information technology sector (IT), Jefferies believes, remains at significant risk of sell-off if the Nifty were to correct

Equities turn unattractive for Credit Suisse; cuts rating to underweight

Markets, Credit Suisse said, had factored in excessive hope and not enough economic realities ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium

Sensex reclaims 60,000 mark. What should your market strategy be now?

On their part, technical analysts see the Nifty is hit 18,100-18,200 levels before it makes any major attempt to reverse. However, this journey, they caution, can see intermittent corrections

Titan, Kalyan: Jewellery stocks to dazzle in festive season, say analysts

Analysts see more upside for jewellery stocks as festive demand kicks in post the correction of gold prices

Time to diversify debt investment; Rs to stay under pressure: Sandeep Yadav

The higher yields have provided a good entry point for debt investors after years of low yields

Key levels: Gold needs to sustain above Rs 50,700; Silver above Rs 54,100

The MCX Gold futures seem to be taking support around the 200-DMA, on the upside sustained trade above the 20-DMA at Rs 50,700 can trigger a fresh rally.