«We expect the gradual up move in the market to continue given the positive macro and micro factors. We suggest investors to look for a buy on dips strategy as the Q1 earning season is expected to be healthy,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Option data suggests a shift trading range in between 19400 to 20000 zones while an immediate trading range in between 19550 to 19900 zones. Here's breaking down the pre-market actions:STATE OF THE MARKETSGIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a muted start GIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded 6 points, or 0.03 per cent, lower at 19,797.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for muted start on Wednesday.
Tech View: Considering the sharp runup, there can be consolidation. However, the overall trend is positive, and in case a dip occurs it should be bought into. On the upside, the short-term target is placed at 19900. In terms of levels, 19630 – 19580 shall act as a crucial support zone while 19880 – 19900 shall act as an immediate hurdle zone. India VIX: India VIX, which is a measure of the fear in the markets, rose 3.49% to settle at 11.71 levels.US stocks upU.S. stocks advanced on Tuesday, partly boosted by a round of solid bank earnings which helped put the Dow on track for its longest streak of daily gains in more than two years.
Dow rises 1.06%, S&P 500 gains 0.71%, Nasdaq up 0.76%Oil risesGlobal oil prices rose on Wednesday, boosted by China's pledge to support economic growth, tighter supply from Russia and on lower weekly U.S. crude oil inventories. Brent futures rose 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $79.72 a barrel at 0010 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was steady at $75.75 per barrel.Asian shares advanceEquity
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