As their base-case, however, Morgan Stanley sees the S&P BSE Sensex to scale up to 68,500 levels - up 10 per cent from the current levels.
Metals, state-owned oil marketing companies, and export/global economy-linked sectors may not see any meaningful rally
Global stock markets jumped on Thursday after minutes of the US Federal Reserve's November policy meeting hinted at a possible moderation in the pace of interest rate hikes
Geopolitical tensions, and high energy and commodity prices are expected to continue in 2023. Therefore, the outlook for Indian equity markets will depend on the actual growth in the domestic economy
Among the lot, US equities still have a lot of room to catch up as the US Federal Reserve (US Fed) slows its pace of rate hikes, analysts say
The near-term support for MCX Gold futures now shifted higher to Rs 52,000-level, whereas Silver futures likely to seek support near 200-DMA at Rs 60,800.
Analysts think it will not be a runaway rally from here on as the market valuations seem expensive
The MCX Gold futures are likely to face resistance around Rs 51,135, above which the up move may still be capped at Rs 52,570. Silver futures have failed to sustain above the 200-DMA since late April.
On the broader market outlook, the technical analyst sees 18,350 as the next resistance for the Nifty 50, and support at 17,800-level.
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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
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
Among individual stocks, the technical analyst from HDFC Securities recommends buying IndusInd Bank and Mahindra CIE.
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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 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
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
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.
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.
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.