Weekly Market Update 23 to 27 Dec 2013

The last week of 2013 was a feel good week all-in-all. The markets continued with their positivity with interspersed downswings only on the back of profit-booking. As the year draws to a close, everybody is looking forward to a new year with a sense of certainty that the worst may possibly be over.

Weekly Market Update - 16 to 20 Dec 2013

The markets started last week on a low note with the hangover of the high CPI which was further aided by the 14-month high WPI figures. It was expected with certainty that the RBI will go for another bout of rate-hikes and this kept the mood in the markets down. But with the RBI keeping a status quo on the interest rates which lifted the moods. This also helped somewhat when the US Fed finally reduced its bond buying signalling the start of the QE taper program.

Weekly Market Update - 09 to 13 December 2013

The Sensex and Nifty hit historic highs on the first trading day of the week riding on the back of what was percieved as a good outcome of assembly elections. But, the euphoria did not last long and old fears gripped the markets in a bear hug. Data on IIP and CPI released also aided the disappointment.

Market Perspective For Retail Investors

Recently the Indian markets touched record high levels and the mood in the markets was jubilant. With the Sensex and Nifty near their peaks, there is a wide speculation about the direction the markets will take in the future and what it means for the retail investors.

Weekly Market Update - 02 to 06 Dec 2013

The markets had an air of positivity from early this week which ended in a zoom after the exit polls results were out for the state elections. Aiding the mood of the market in the week were the good manufacturing PMI numbers, the news about sharp reduction in CAD and the fact that India may be having its way in the WTO meet.

Weekly Market Update - 25 Nov to 29 Nov 2013

The market was positive for most of the week showing a negative bias for only a day or two. Once the F&O expiry was done with on Thursday, the market zoomed on the last trading session on expectations of good Q2 GDP figure. The highlights of the week are :