Market Off to a Flying Start in 2025! Key Levels to Watch
StockEdge's Morning Market Analysis - 3rd Jan
The Nifty gained 445 points over the day to close at 24188. Brilliant start to the month of January. The market opened flat, and then continued and continued making higher tops and bottoms. Closing was at the high of the day. Auto Index was the top gainer, followed by the IT index. The Bajaj finance - Finserv Duo were the top gainers in Nifty. The broader market participation was excellent.
Technically, The market broke out of the 15 day December Range. In our yesterday’s update - we mentioned that the break from the range will set up the trend for January. Yesterday’s move has turned the tables in favour of the Bulls. The resistance levels of 23850/24000 have been cleared, and the index closed above the same. The 200 EMA was the zone of consolidation from where the index has reversed. The short-term moving averages were crossed. The daily RSI moved beyond 50 levels. Now, if the index were to sustain above 24200 for a day or two more, it would confirm the resumption of the uptrend for higher levels. The 23850 area is now an important support. We will start looking at stock opportunities on the long side.
Talking about sectors - The auto index, after a very long time, made a phenomenal move. With yesterday’s move, the 21-period RS in the daily time frame has gotten into the positive zone. Hence - a follow up buying could confirm that the worst is over for this index, and a new trend could be emerging.
The IT index has been strong for many months and has displayed its resilience. It's back in momentum as the markets rebound.
Bank Nifty is stuck at resistance. Crossing the same could kick in further momentum. Stocks in the financial sector look good.
However, there has been an important development in the dollar index. It has surged to 109+ levels. The Macroeconomic indicators and developments are clearly not in sync with the price action and the technical chart setup. From the macro point of view, DOllar index levels are alarming. Since there is a disconnect, we strongly advise traders to be cautious and participate in the markets with reduced position sizing. Once we get some follow up buying, the confirmation will be stronger.
Levels -
Nifty
Support 24070, 24000
Resistance 24240, 24400
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Bank Nifty
Support 51350, 51000
Resistance 51800, 52000