Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from stock market indices in trade on October 19
BSE Sensex closed 551.07 points lower at 65,877.02, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 140.40 points to settle at 19,671.10. Nifty 50 formed a long bear candle on the daily chart, which is indicating a double top type pattern at 19,840 levels as per daily chart. Nifty is placed within a broader high low range of 19,840-19,635 levels and is now placed at the edge of downside breakout of the lower range.
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Here’s what to expect from Nifty and Bank Nifty today: Bears remain at the helm as the Nifty 50 witnessed selling pressure throughout the day on October 18. “The Nifty found resistance at 19,850, which led to a fall towards 19,650. Going forward, the index may witness a range-bound move until it breaks out in either direction.
A fall below 19,650 might give bears more strength and the Nifty might fall down towards 19,250," said Rupak De, Senior Technical analyst at LKP Securities. On the higher end, he believes, a decisive move above 19,850 might open the way towards 20,200. (Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here!) Bank Nifty also witnessed a sharp correction and fell 521
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