What Are the Key Market Factors Shaping Nifty and Bank Nifty This Week?
Global Market Overview
Global cues turned mildly positive as US President Donald Trump signed an economic agreement with China and relaxed rare earth restrictions, improving trade sentiment. However, the Federal Reserve’s persistent hawkish tone continues to weigh on bond yields and liquidity conditions.
US Futures traded higher after over 80% of S&P 500 companies beat Q3CY25 estimates. Strong quarterly numbers from Amazon and Netflix drove Wall Street’s late-session recovery, while Korea and China rallied on AI and semiconductor optimism.
Asian markets opened mixed, but momentum was supported by AI-led buying in Korea and policy-driven enthusiasm in China. Investors are also reacting to Berkshire Hathaway’s Q3 update — operating earnings surged 34% while Warren Buffett raised cash holdings to $381 billion, signaling caution amid volatility.
Active traders use Nifty Futures guidance for momentum alignment, while swing participants refer to Bank Nifty Futures advisories for trend continuation. Such structured analysis helps navigate high-volatility environments like expiry week.
Indian Market Highlights
- 🔹 Nifty: Positive setup with consolidation near upper bands; broader structure supports positional strength.
- 🔹 Bank Nifty: Weak private bank positioning continues; early-hour volatility expected before expiry.
- 🔹 FII Activity: FIIs sold ₹12,387 Cr in cash over three sessions; net short build-up continues.
- 🔹 Sectoral Bias: Long positions in PSU Banks & Auto (strong October sales), short in select Chemicals and Private Banks.
- 🔹 Macro: India’s GST collections reached ₹1.96 Lakh Cr in October — a sign of robust domestic activity.
Markets are digesting developments around the India–US trade deal while awaiting clarity on fiscal and rate directions. Gold corrected below $4,000/oz after China withdrew tax incentives, while crude remained firm above $65/bbl as OPEC+ paused output hikes.
Market Cues Summary
- 📊 GIFT Nifty lower — indicates a muted opening for the Indian market.
- 🌎 US Futures higher as November trading begins; Wall Street ends prior month on gains.
- 📈 Nasdaq gained 4.7% in October, leading US indices.
- 🗣️ Trump: “I will not attend Supreme Court hearing on tariffs this Wednesday.”
- 🏦 Buffett’s Berkshire reports 34% rise in operating profit, zero buybacks, cash hoard at $381 billion.
Despite volatility, liquidity remains supportive globally. A range-bound session may precede directional breakouts post Nifty expiry as institutional flow stabilizes.
Valuation & Investment View
- Short-term: Consolidation likely near 25,700–26,100 levels for Nifty; tactical rebound possible in PSU space.
- Medium-term: Auto and FMCG leadership intact; watch for midcap rotation.
- Long-term: Positive as policy continuity and earnings strength sustain structural momentum.
Swing participants refer to Bank Nifty Futures advisory for expiry-based trading setups and hedge strategies.
The market remains driven by external cues and liquidity positioning. Disciplined traders may prefer low-leverage trades till directional clarity returns.
Investor Takeaway
Indian-Share-Tips.com Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, who is also a SEBI Registered Investment Adviser, notes that structural indicators still favor selective accumulation in PSU Banks and Autos, with a cautious stance in Private Banks. Explore detailed tactical analysis and trade-ready insights at Indian-Share-Tips.com, which is a SEBI Registered Advisory Services.
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