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Your Weekly Stock Markets Rundown: Markets Stay Volatile as Global Uncertainties Weigh In
February 24–28, 2025
thestock whisperers
February 23, 2025
February 24–28, 2025
Indian stock markets closed in the red for the second consecutive week amid rangebound and volatile trading. Key factors influencing the sentiment:
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and FOMC minutes signaling a pause in rate cuts added uncertainty.
Persistent FII selling pressured the markets, but DII buying and falling oil prices provided some support.
The truncated trading week ahead may increase volatility due to monthly F&O expiry and key economic data releases from India and the US.
Nifty Technical Outlook: Analysts expect a short-term bounce if Nifty crosses 23,100, potentially reversing its downward trend.
Global Markets: European markets rose on strong corporate results, while Asian indices were mixed—Nikkei fell 1.5%, but Hang Seng hit a four-month high due to a tech stock rally.
📅 Weekly Events Calendar
Date | Events |
|---|---|
Monday, Feb 24 | Euro Area Inflation Rate: Final data for January 2025, previously estimated at 2.5%. |
Thursday, Feb 27 | Euro Area Consumer Confidence: Expected to confirm a rise to -14.2 in January. |
Friday, Feb 28 | India Forex Reserves: Update on foreign exchange reserves (previously $638.26 billion). |
💡 DO YOU KNOW?
🔹 India’s forex reserves hit $638.26 billion, among the highest globally, providing stability against external shocks.
🔹 The US Federal Reserve’s decision to pause rate cuts is based on inflation concerns, impacting global liquidity flows.
🔹 Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged due to a tech stock rally, boosted by Chinese startup DeepSeek’s breakthrough.
👀Stocks to Focus:
📈 IT & Export Stocks: Strengthening of the US dollar against the rupee may favor Infosys, TCS, and HCL Tech.
📈 Auto Stocks: Monthly auto sales data may impact Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, and Bajaj Auto.
📈 Banking Stocks: With GDP and forex data in focus, watch HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
📈 Metal Stocks: Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum could impact Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and Hindalco.
📜 Summary:
✅ Markets remained volatile, impacted by global trade tensions and weak Q3 earnings.
✅ DII buying and falling oil prices provided some cushion against FII selling.
✅ F&O expiry, India’s GDP data, and US economic updates will drive market movements next week.
✅ Short-term technical outlook: If Nifty crosses 23,100, a recovery rally may be on the cards.
🚀 Stay cautious, watch key events, and trade wisely!
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