Global trade tensions and cautious Asian cues weighed on sentiment, with Indian markets opening flat. Nifty slipped below 25,000 amid broad selling. Focus shifts to earnings from Reliance, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank, which could drive near-term volatility.
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Global markets ended mixed as trade tensions resurfaced following reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump may consider imposing a 15–20% tariff on EU imports—higher than the anticipated 10%. This triggered caution on Wall Street, pulling U.S. indices lower.
Despite these jitters, the corporate earnings season remains in focus, with investors closely watching for cues from key reports. Meanwhile, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment data hinted at modest improvement, adding another layer of data-driven sentiment to the mix.
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Asia-Pacific markets traded cautiously on Monday:
China: Left key lending rates unchanged (1-year LPR at 3.0%, 5-year at 3.5%), underscoring ongoing economic concerns.
South Korea: Kospi gained 0.45%, while the Kosdaq remained flat.
Japan: Markets were closed for Marine Day.
Indian Market Wrap | July 18
Indian equities closed in the red last Friday amid broad-based selling:
Nifty 50: Fell below the 25,000 mark, closing at 24,968.40, down 143.05 points (-0.57%)
Sensex: Dropped 501.51 points (-0.61%) to settle at 81,757.73
All sectors ended in the red except Media and Metal. Sectors like Pharma, Private Banks, FMCG, PSU Banks, Telecom, Capital Goods, and Consumer Durables saw pressure, dropping 0.5%–1%.
Broader Markets:
Midcap and Small-cap indices declined by 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively, on profit-booking.
FIIs Activity:
Foreign Institutional Investors turned net sellers in July, hinting at global risk aversion and a shift in sentiment. Market focus now turns to the Q1FY26 earnings and developments around the India–US trade pact.
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Gift Nifty suggests a flat start for the Indian markets.
Expect volatility as heavyweights Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank are set to report earnings today.
Nifty Technical View:
The index formed a second straight bearish candle.
Closed below 25,000 and now facing stiff resistance near 25,150.
A breach below 24,900 may drag the index towards 24,600–24,400.
Holding above 24,900 could lead to a rebound toward 25,255, and a breakout beyond this would signal a fresh uptrend towards 25,500–25,600.
Intraday Trading Levels
Nifty Spot
Resistance: 25,070 / 25,150
Support: 24,900 / 24,810
Bank Nifty
Resistance: 56,600 / 56,880
Support: 56,000 / 55,770
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