Global equities softened as technology stocks saw profit booking, while Indian markets remained under pressure ahead of derivatives expiry. With consolidation continuing, key support-resistance levels, derivative data, and stock-specific cues will guide near-term market direction.
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U.S. equity markets closed lower on Monday, beginning the final trading week of the year on a subdued note. Heavyweight technology stocks saw profit booking after last week’s strong rally, which had pushed the S&P 500 to record highs.
S&P 500 declined 24.20 points (0.35%) to close at 6,905.74
Nasdaq Composite fell 118.75 points (0.50%) to 23,474.35
Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 249.04 points (0.51%) to 48,461.93
Despite the pullback, all three indices remain on track to post solid monthly gains, with the Dow and S&P 500 heading toward their eighth consecutive month of advances.
From a macro perspective, investor attention now shifts to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting and weekly jobless claims, in an otherwise light economic data week.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield slipped 2.8 basis points to 4.106%
The 2-year Treasury yield declined to 3.457%
Precious metals saw sharp profit booking, with spot gold tumbling 4.47% to $4,329.65 per ounce, retreating from record highs.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) remained flat at 98.03.
In energy markets:
WTI crude rose 2.36% to $58.14 per barrel
Brent crude gained 2.14% to $61.94 per barrel
Asian Markets: Rally Pauses Ahead of Year-End
Asian equities paused after a seven-day rally, mirroring the technology-led decline on Wall Street. Gold and silver remained volatile as they attempted to stabilize after retreating from recent record highs.
For several Asian markets—including Japan, South Korea, and Thailand—Tuesday marks the final trading session of the year.
Gift Nifty signals a flat opening for Indian equities.
The Nifty spot is expected to trade within a 25,900–26,200 range during today’s session.
Indian Markets: Selling Pressure Ahead of Derivative Expiry
Indian benchmark indices faced steady selling pressure on 29 December, ahead of the monthly derivatives expiry.
Key factors weighing on sentiment included:
Continued FII selling
A weaker rupee
Caution around Nifty index rebalancing scheduled for 30 December
At the close:
Sensex fell 346 points (0.41%) to 84,695
Nifty 50 declined 100 points (0.38%) to 25,942
Sectorally, Media, FMCG, and PSU Banks offered limited support, while Consumer Durables, IT, Healthcare, and Realty emerged as the top laggards.
The broader market also underperformed:
Nifty Midcap down 0.52%
Nifty Smallcap down 0.72%
This reflects widespread selling across market segments.
Nifty Short-Term Outlook: Range-Bound with Volatility
Nifty formed a large bearish candlestick, marked by a lower high and lower low—signaling continuation of profit booking after the recent up-move, particularly ahead of the F&O expiry.
The index is currently consolidating and is likely to remain range-bound over the coming week within the 25,700–26,300 zone.
A decisive breakout above 26,300 could open the door for upside towards 26,500
A breakdown below 25,700 may shift momentum decisively bearish
On the hourly chart, the RSI has entered oversold territory, indicating the possibility of a short-term pullback from support levels.
Key Support Zone:
25,700–25,800 — aligned with monthly lows, the 50-day EMA, and key retracement levels
Holding above this zone keeps the near-term outlook neutral to mildly positive.
Nifty
Resistance: 26,040 | 26,120
Support: 25,900 | 25,820
Bank Nifty
Resistance: 59,200 | 59,350
Support: 58,800 | 58,720
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