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While geopolitical conflict on the war front has receded from the primary focus, the relentless attempt by the United States to cool off its bond yields has taken center stage. Treasury Secretary Besant initially intervened in the Japanese Yen to discourage Japanese investors from selling U.S. treasuries, followed by purchases of long-dated bonds to suppress yields.
However, these policy actions have proven largely ineffective, creating a delicate scenario akin to riding a horse without reins, where the market actively leads policy and authorities struggle to regain control. Meanwhile, recent price action in gold indicates that significant market volatility lies ahead.
Nifty – Weekly Chart Perspective
Domestic equity benchmarks presented a quiet picture, with the Nifty index ending the week flattish, down about 0.5%. The market remains in acceptable technical condition as long as it holds above its current flag pattern, continuing to consolidate within a reasonable band between 24,000 and 24,500.
S&P 500 Overview
Internationally, the S&P 500 declined 1.4% over the week. However, following its massive advance from 6,300 in April up to 7,600, the U.S. index possesses significant room for a healthy pull-back, which is currently unfolding.
GOLD Overview
Gold recorded a sharp 5.5% rally in a single week, expanding its three-week advance from nearly 1,40,000 to 1,62,000, establishing a distinct possibility of reaching new all-time highs within the next month or two.
Crude Oil, USD/INR & India Vix Overview
Macroeconomic indicators reflect a changing risk profile. Brent crude oil gained 5.4%, climbing from $88 per barrel last week to $93 per barrel, presenting potential economic headwinds. The Volatility Index (VIX) remained flat, while the Dollar Index (DXY) declined from 99.65 to 98.84.
The USD/INR exchange rate slipped slightly from 95.4 to 95.69. A weakening Dollar Index generally provides a supportive backdrop for Indian equities and precious metals, helping them avoid sharp drawdowns.
Conversely, a rising Dollar Index combined with elevated Brent crude prices would create a double whammy for emerging markets and commodities.
Global Indices Overview
Global equity indices presented a murky performance in dollar terms, with most major markets lacking strong upside except for Brazil and China, which both gained approximately 3.5%. Japan lost 3.5%, while most other international markets fluctuated within a tight 1% to 1.5% range. Indian equities recorded a 0.8% decline in dollar terms.
Global Momentum
In global momentum rankings across periodicities, Canada surprisingly occupies the top position, followed by South Korea, Europe, and Germany. The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia sit in the middle tier, whereas China, Brazil, and India remain anchored toward the bottom. Indian markets need to break out of this lower tier, though clear momentum signals have yet to emerge.
Benchmark Indices Overview
In Indian domestic benchmark indices, small-cap stocks managed a modest gain of 0.74% this week, while the broader market declined. Over a one-month timeframe, returns have been concentrated in select bottom-end stocks and the Nifty Next 50.
Three-month performance figures show solid gains due to the market low formed following the war situation. However, one-year trailing numbers remain uninspiring, with the Nifty down 3.32%, the Nifty 500 flat, small caps up 7%, and both mid caps and the Nifty Next 50 up 9%. Over a five-year horizon, mid caps and small caps reflect decent growth, whereas the Nifty’s 8% return barely keeps pace with systemic inflation.
Sectoral Overview
Sectoral performance highlighted capital markets as the top weekly performer with a 2.5% gain, driven by anticipation surrounding the potential NSE initial public offering in September. The BSE has shown less enthusiasm, as the original expectation of NSE listing exclusively on the BSE has shifted toward NSE seeking permission to list on its own exchange, taking away substantial prospective transaction volumes from the BSE.
Furthermore, recent hikes in cash and derivatives margin requirements have reduced overall exchange trading volumes, stressing exchange business models. Wealth management firms and commodity exchanges are faring better, with MCX advancing strongly. Metals and real estate also turned in solid performances, while IT, FMCG, MNCs, and PSU banks lost ground.
Sectoral momentum rankings place Defense, Metals, and Autos in the top bracket, making them prime focus areas for tactical and strategic traders searching for trend setups. In contrast, FMCG, central public sector enterprises (PSCs), services, energy, oil and gas, financial services, and IT remain trapped in the bottom third of the pack.
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