Nifty Options Radar: Deploy Long Straddle amid election volatility

Nifty Options Radar: Deploy Long Straddle amid election volatility

After creating an all-time high of Rs 22,794 on May 3, Nifty has continued its downward spiral. On Monday, Nifty closed at Rs 21,104, below its 50 DEMA for the fourth time since the peak. Highest outstanding OI for Nifty Weekly Series Highest Call OI- 22,200 (1,66,554), 22,300 (1,91,981), 22,400 (1,74,825)Highest Put OI- 22,100 (1,61,181), … Read more

Wall St Week Ahead-Earnings bolster US stocks but crucial inflation report looms

Wall St Week Ahead-Earnings bolster US stocks but crucial inflation report looms

A strong earnings season and blockbuster reports from tech industry titans fueled a U.S. stock market rebound from the first real swoon of 2024. Next week’s inflation data could determine whether the good vibes continue. The benchmark S&P 500 index is up over 9% for the year, up near its late-March record high, following a … Read more

Indian rupee to keep in a tight range amid constant RBI intervention: Reuters poll

Indian rupee to keep in a tight range amid constant RBI intervention: Reuters poll

The Indian rupee will hew a close path to the U.S. dollar over the coming three months as regular interventions from the Reserve Bank of India keeps the currency on a tight leash, a Reuters poll of analysts found. The RBI has kept the rupee in a narrow range against the dollar and is only … Read more

Nifty: A hold above 22,222 can take Nifty towards 22,775: Analysts

Nifty: A hold above 22,222 can take Nifty towards 22,775: Analysts

Technical indicators, declining volatility, and a stable Put-Call Ratio imply a consolidation phase in the market, according to analysts. They suggest that if the Nifty maintains levels above 22,222, a new upward movement could drive it towards 22,775. Stocks like Escorts, Ashok Leyland, BHEL, Canara Bank, Coal India, IRCTC, Dixon, Exide Industries, Havells, and IDFC … Read more

Monetary policy expectations impact stocks more than rate moves: RBI paper

Monetary policy expectations impact stocks more than rate moves: RBI paper

Equity markets are impacted more by the expectations of future monetary policy than the policy rate surprises on the day of announcement of the policy by the Reserve Bank, said an analysis. According to a working paper prepared by RBI officials, the regulatory and development measures which are announced along with the monetary policy too … Read more

midcap stocks: For medium to long term investors: 4 midcap stocks with right ratio matrix and upside potential of up to 30%

midcap stocks: For medium to long term investors: 4 midcap stocks with right ratio matrix and upside potential of up to 30%

In addition to these scores, the report also contains trend analysis, peer analysis and mean analysts’ recommendations to help an investor make better & informed investment decisions. Synopsis It is never easy to find a good stock. Not for any other reason, but the fact of “ good stock” is an open ended term. For … Read more

Stock picks of the week: 4 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 49%

Stock picks of the week: 4 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 49%

Synopsis Once again everything is looking green, the way things have panned out in the last four weeks, it appears that in March bulls were on short term break due to tight liquidity conditions. While the local liquidity condition might improve, one thing which needs to be taken into account is that with every rise … Read more

RBI: RBI’s dollar purchases in Feb highest since June 2021

RBI: RBI’s dollar purchases in Feb highest since June 2021

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bought $8.5 billion in the foreign exchange market on a net basis in February, the highest net purchase by the central bank in 32 months, latest data showed. In January, the RBI had net purchased $1.9 billion in the spot market, the central bank’s April 2023 Bulletin showed. … Read more

gold prices | oil prices: ETMarkets Smart Talk: Why gold, oil and equity markets are hitting record highs?

gold prices | oil prices: ETMarkets Smart Talk: Why gold, oil and equity markets are hitting record highs?

“The equity markets reaching record highs can be attributed to various factors, including the overall strength of the economy, corporate earnings, and investor sentiment. These characteristics have historically led to an increase in volatility,” says Vipul Bhowar, Director – Listed Investments, Waterfield Advisors. In an interview with ETMarkets, Bhowar said: “The market is expected to … Read more

anand rathi wealth: 20- 25% growth is there for the taking for many years to come: Anand Rathi Wealth CEO

anand rathi wealth: 20- 25% growth is there for the taking for many years to come: Anand Rathi Wealth CEO

Rakesh Rawal, CEO, says “Anand Rathi Wealth has grown in the 30% range for the last several years that we have been in the market. We projected 20-25% and achieved 30%. This year also, we projected 20-25% and hopefully we should meet that and try and better the expectations. Broadly, the industry is very well … Read more