In the Nifty500 pack, 13 stocks' closing prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on December 16, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates the stock's price is below its long-term trend line. The 200 DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. Take a look:
Gold prices surged as a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report fueled expectations of future interest rate cuts. The rising unemployment rate in November pressured the dollar and Treasury yields, making gold more attractive. Investors are now keenly awaiting key inflation data this week for further market direction.
The Nasdaq closed higher Tuesday, while the S&P 500 and Dow declined as investors assessed economic data for the Federal Reserve's policy outlook. Nonfarm payrolls saw a modest increase, but the unemployment rate rose. Investors are now pricing in significant interest rate cuts for next year.
Asian shares dipped, mirroring Wall Street's decline as weak US jobs data failed to bolster expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. Oil prices surged after President Trump announced a "total and complete blockade" of Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating tensions.
The Indian rupee hit an all-time low of 91.08 against the US dollar, driven by significant foreign investor outflows and FDI repatriation. Experts suggest the rapid depreciation is partly speculative, with the currency expected to slow its decline as its Real Effective Exchange Rate makes it more competitive internationally.
Sebi has alleged Pranav Adani shared price-sensitive information about Adani Group's NDTV open offer with his brothers-in-law, violating insider trading norms. The regulator served show cause notices, citing communication frequency during the UPSI period. This comes after Sebi recently dropped a similar case against Pranav Adani and his relatives due to lack of evidence.
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company's 10,602 crore IPO was subscribed 39.1 times on its final day, driven by strong demand from qualified institutional investors. The issue, which saw anchor investors contribute 3,021.8 crore, valued the AMC at 1.07 lakh crore, positioning it close to industry leader HDFC AMC.
Mutual fund managers adopted a cautious stance in November as benchmark indices reached all-time highs while the broader market lagged. Top sector picks included private banks and NBFCs, with fund houses adding stocks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Shriram Finance. IT blue chips such as Infosys and TCS also attracted buying interest.
Seven companies, including Fusion Cx and Orient Cables India, have received Sebi's approval for their IPOs. Fusion Cx plans a Rs 1,000 crore issue, while Orient Cables India aims for Rs 700 crore. Other companies like RSB Retail India and Lohia Corp also received nod for their offerings.
