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14 Jan

Week in a Nutshell January 9th-13th

Technical talks

NIFTY opened the week on 9th January at 18,130 and closed on 13th January at 17,952 above the 20-week simple moving average. The index closed at 17,956 after making a high of 18,141. We expect the recent high of 18,141 to be the key resistance level and the 20 WMA of 17,883 to be the key support level.

During the week, IT (+3.5%), AUTO (1.6%) and MEDIA (1.3%) were the top gainers while FMCG (-1%), was the only loser.

Weekly highlights

  • According to the World Bank’s most recent economic analysis, India’s economic growth rate is expected to drop from an anticipated 6.9 per cent in 2022–2023 to 6.6 per cent in the following fiscal year. Of the seven largest emerging-market and developing economies, India is predicted to increase its economy at the fastest rate. The slowdown in the global economy and rising uncertainty are expected to weigh on export and investment growth
  • In December, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased to 5.72% as compared to 5.8% in November and 6.7% in October 2022, respectively. The softness in the vegetables and food inflation are the main causes of the drop. But the core inflation is a cause of concern as it has remained above the 6% mark. Food inflation, which makes up roughly 40% of the inflation basket, was 4.2% in December as opposed to 4.7% in November.
  • During the week, IT large caps- TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech and Wipro released their 3QFY23 earnings. These companies have guided about a slowdown in IT spending in BFSI, Hi-Tech, Telecom and Retail segments. Lower levels of attrition, improved utilization and lower subcontracting costs are expected to drive margin expansion.
  • At the Auto Expo that took place in Delhi, EVs and EV-related components and alternate fuel technologies across PVs, CVs and 2Ws seemed to be the key focus areas. Maruti Suzuki launched Jimny and Baleno crossover Fronx. Apart from that EVX concept car revealed, 60kWh battery pack offering 550km of driving range. Tata Motors displayed a range of models including Sierra EV, Avinya Gen 3 EV, Harrier EV and some variants of existing models. On the CV side, Ashok Leyland, VECV and Tata Motors displayed a few products with a special focus on alternative fuel technologies, including EVs, flex fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen-ICE, CNG-LNG, etc.
  • West Texas Intermediate sustained its price of around $79 per barrel this week, up by almost 7%. The benchmark for Brent is expected to have its strongest week since October. Following the removal of the country’s Covid Zero policy, China is ramping up its imports of oil after Beijing issued a new round of import allowances. This year, consumption is expected to reach a record high.
  • The US consumer price index fell 0.1% from November, bringing the annual change to 6.5%. The ‘core’ CPI (excluding food and energy) rose another 0.3% in December, accelerating slightly from November and leaving the annual core rate up 5.7%. When it meets again at the end of the month, the central bank is anticipated to increase its benchmark rate by at least a quarter per cent.
  • US indices Nasdaq and S&P 500 rallied during the week in anticipation of favourable CPI data. The indices rose after being on a declining trend for weeks due to concerns regarding recessionary pressures.
  • During the week, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold shares worth ₹ 96,056 mn and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought shares worth ₹ 100,420 mn.

Things to watch out for next week

  • HDFC Bank’s earnings release and management commentary on 14th January will set the tone for banking stocks in the next week. FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints and large-cap banks like ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra and Reliance Industries are set to release their 3QFY23 earnings next week.
  • The 3QFY23 results season is anticipated to set the market’s sentiment. Investors will look forward to hearing management commentaries about domestic economic recovery and future earnings growth trajectory.
  • Countdown to the Union Budget for FY24 to be announced on 1st February has already begun. Expectations and speculations about the budgetary announcements will add to the market’s volatility.

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01 May

This week in a nutshell (25th – 29th April)

Technical talks

NIFTY opened the week at 17,006 on 25th April. The index closed 0.8% lower at 17,102 on 29th April. RSI (14) of 49 and MACD are trending downwards. On the upside, the 20DMA weekly of 17,273 could act as resistance while 16,379 could act as support.

FMCG (+1.3%), Auto (+0.5%), and Private Bank (0.2%) were the sectoral gainers in the week. Media (-6%), PSE (-4.4%), and IT (-2.5%) led the laggards.

Weekly highlights

  • The US indices closed the week lower as the market priced in weak earnings from tech giants, inflation worries, and aggressive monetary policy tightening by the Federal Reserve. S&P 500 was down 3.6%, Nasdaq 100 4.5%, and Dow Jones was down 2.8%.
  • With the Q4 earnings season going in full swing, Indian indices are driven by rising input prices, margin pressures, and weak future expectations by companies.
  • Life Insurance Corporation of India, India’s largest life insurer, is set to launch its IPO on May 4. The IPO, according to its red herring prospectus, will comprise an offer for sale of 220 mn equity shares at Rs 902-949 apiece. How the IPO performs amidst uncertainties caused due to geopolitical tensions and foreign sell-offs remains to be seen.
  • The RBI is expected to raise policy rates among major central banks in Asia to tackle the surged inflation. Traders have been pricing a potential 25bps hike in repo rates in June. This has resulted in increased volatility in recent trading sessions.
  • For April 2021-February 2022, the Index of Industrial Production in India averaged 129.97 against 130.1 in the corresponding pre-pandemic period of FY20. Shortage of key raw materials, rising pricing pressures, and global geopolitical risks are some of the challenges faced by the manufacturing sector. Sectors such as chemicals, machinery, and electrical equipment logged an annual contraction in industrial output in February.
  • In light of the recent battery-related fires inside electric two-wheelers, the Union government has asked all-electric two-wheeler brands to refrain from launching new products in the market. The makers are free to sell current models in the market. This is expected to give the government more time to set up an authority for taking a closer look at the cause behind these fires.
  • Traders in the US are pricing a 50 bps interest rate hike when the Fed meets next on May 3rd. Traders are expecting a potential 75bps hike in June, following the meeting next week.
  • A mixed set of earnings from US tech giants has left investors feeling anxious. Investors expected healthy earnings to hold the markets up after a vicious sell-off caused due to an increasingly hawkish Fed and geopolitical tensions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
  • FII (Foreign Institutional Investors) continued to be sellers this week and sold shares worth Rs 1,14,450 mn while DII (Domestic Institutional Investors) continued to be buyers and bought shares worth Rs 97,000 mn.

Things to watch out for next week

  • Continuing with the Q4 results season, management commentary about near-term economic recovery, rising cost inflation, and margin pressures are expected to drive the markets.
  • Rising Covid-19 cases in Shanghai, China, and subsequent lockdowns will continue to impact oil prices and equity markets globally. The supply chain disruption for key inputs coming from China is expected to continue to hurt investor sentiments.

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23 Jan

This Week in a nutshell (17- 21 Jan)

Technical talks

NIFTY opened the week on 17th Jan at 18,240 and closed on 21st Jan at 17,617. During the week, NIFTY declined by 3% and formed a doji candle on the daily chart on Friday, indicating indecision between buyers and sellers. At the current juncture, on the weekly chart, the index has breached the 20-weekly moving average while the RSI is at 47.  Going ahead 17,505 and 17,776 would be the next support and resistance levels, respectively.

All the sectoral indices declined in the week with IT (-7.4%), Pharma (-5.2%), and Media (-3.8%) leading the losers.

Weekly highlights

  • Equity markets in India witnessed volatility during the week ended Jan 21, 2022 due to the ongoing results season and mixed budget expectations.
  • Companies in the auto and consumer sectors are facing margin pressures due to the on-going commodity inflation. Companies expect muted demand as affordability of consumers has become uncertain and they have signaled potential price hikes to pass on higher input costs.
  • The RBI has announced two consecutive auctions to infuse funds of Rs 7,50,000 mn and Rs 5,00,000 mn into the banking system as the inter-bank rates rose.
  • The RBI on January 20 permitted all existing non-deposit-taking NBFC-Investment and Credit Companies with asset size of Rs 10,000 mn and above to undertake factoring business subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
  • India Ratings and Research expects the India’s economy to grow at 7.6 percent YoY in FY23.
  • Turkey opened a crucial crude pipeline that runs from Iraq after it blew up by an explosion. The explosion happened after a pylon fell on a pipeline due to bad weather, causing fire. Supply disruptions complemented by the shutdown risked tightening the energy markets. The sharp rise in the crude oil price dented investor sentiments in the last week
  • China has lowered a set of key policy rates and lending benchmarks to boost its slowing economy.
  • The U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivered a positive outlook for the US economy of substantial inflation slowdown and signaled a potential for long-term growth of the US economy.
  • The U.S. stocks tumbled amid weak company earnings and prospects for higher U.S. interest rates. U.S. stocks closed in the red on Friday and all three major indices suffered weekly losses as the prospect of rising interest rates and shaky company earnings cast doubt on the strength of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The NASDAQ 100 tumbled 7.5% as result of aggressive sell-off on the back of disappointing results from Netflix and other tech companies. Investors have been anxious about tech’s growth as the economy recovers.
  • The foreign institutional investors (FII) continued to be sellers and sold equities worth Rs 126,400 mn. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to be buyers and bought equities worth Rs 5,080 mn.

Things to watch out for next week

  • The Federal Reserve’s meeting next week will be watched carefully, as investors’ hope for more guidance on the central bank’s plan to raise interest rates. The pace at which Fed tightens the monetary policy could be key. A steeper than expected trajectory of rate increases may hurt economic growth.
  • The domestic market is expected to remain volatile next week ahead of the budget announcement on 1st February.
  • Companies such as Axis bank, L&T, Marico, Cipla, Maruti Suzuki, Dr Reddy’s Labs, and Kotak Mahindra Bank are set to report earnings next week. Management commentary on provisioning, loan book growth will be key for banks while commentary on raw material inflation, rural demand will be key for consumer companies.
  • Earnings release, risks in the global economy, expected rise in US interest rates, Budget and Geo-political events will continue to influence the market mood. Rising COVID-19 cases and threats to further curb movement and businesses and rising inflation might also set the direction of the markets.

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