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Despite the intense volatility and uncertainty, the Nifty managed to protect some of the most crucial support zones, this past trading week, marking a solid rebound. Traders and investors alike are advised to cautiously approach this rebound, taking into account several underlying factors.
Riding the tumultuous wave of the market, Nifty recovered swiftly from the loss of points previously last Wednesday, managing to recoup and relocate itself above the 14400 level. Industry experts have attributed this remarkable turnaround to two defining characteristics – the support at 50-Week MA and the trend-line pattern originating from March 2020 lows.
Reacting to global cues and aided by sharp buying at lower levels, the Indian market began to see green patches, moguls betting heavily, and buying nearly every small dip evidenced. With this being a classic case of mean reversion, it was no surprise that the Nifty had its fair share of hiccups along the way. Yet the tide was undoubtedly shifting, with multiple positive signs foreshadowing potential inversions and returns.
Delving deeper into the technical analysis, the Nifty confidently defended the crucial 14277 mark, which was considered the 50-week moving average, providing a psychological support to the market. This essential support, coupled with the pattern support, created a solid base for the index to bounce back, giving the bulls an upper hand. However, the current market scenario still points to a need for a balanced and cautious approach.
Moreover, the pattern analysis mirrors the importance of maintaining caution in this rebound phase. The trend-line pattern, which emerged post the March 2020 lows, stood supportive. On the flip side, it also conveyed that any slip below this trendline may invite further selling pressure. Despite maintaining above the pattern supports, the Nifty still trades below its 20-week MA. This sets up an evident bearish divergence giving ample reason for investors to tread carefully.
In the realm of volatility, India VIX eased down by 9.09 per cent ending at 20.86, meaning the Nifty volatility index, or the VIX, which measures market’s perception, closed lower. A decrease in VIX suggests market players are anticipating less volatility, inspiring a cautionary sigh of relief for most short-term investors.
On the Relative Rotation Graphs or RRG, Nifty managed to hold its relative momentum and currently remains in the leading quadrant against the broader NIFTY 500 Index. Sectors like IT, Pharma, and Metals have made significant advances in market performance, recording new indexes high and thereby providing impetus to the rebound.
In conclusion, given the Nifty’s robust performance, buoyed by crucial support levels and encouraging market signals, the week ahead poses fresh opportunities and challenges. However, market participants must adopt a mindful approach to tap into the market rebound. The key to successful trading in such a climate is a careful balance between greed and fear. The framework of business must always be awareness, prudence and a strong understanding of the risks involved.