Nifty predictions July 14: Index faces stiff resistance at 19,550; Bank Nifty likely to find support at 44,500

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equity market is likely to open higher tracking gains in global peers as cooling inflation in the US raised bets that the Federal Reserve will soon end its monetary policy tightening cycle. Trends on GIFT Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading at 19,550.00 level as compared to Nifty’s previous close of 19,413.

On Thursday, the Indian equity benchmarks ended higher amid positive global cues. The Nifty continued to be in the range of 19,300-19,500. Analysts believe this range needs to be taken out on a closing basis to get the trend confirmation.  The index formed a small negative candle on the daily chart with a long upper shadow.

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The daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicated a bearish crossover. Currently, the trend appears to be sideways in the short term. Support is expected at 19,300, while resistance is seen at 19,600," said Rupak De, Senior Technical analyst at LKP Securities.