Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
As if market movements were a mere checklist! We've all seen the '10 things' lists – a comforting illusion that gives us the feeling of control over the market's notoriously erratic mood swings. Let's be honest, half of Monday's 'deciders' will be overshadowed by an unexpected tweet, a rogue geopolitical rumour, or simply the collective caffeine levels of institutional traders. But hey, it’s fun to pretend we can predict the beast, isn't it?
On a more grounded note, the Indian market indeed shook off its four-day slump on Friday, with both the Sensex and Nifty bouncing back. This welcome reversal was largely fueled by a global surge in risk appetite, sparked by a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report. That crucial data point has reignited optimism for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts in the year ahead, providing a much-needed tailwind for equity markets worldwide.
