Market showed a range-bound
movement with positive bias as investors are awaiting CPI inflation data
today. Due to a slowdown in demand on account of demonetization, the CPI
inflation is likely to moderate further and it will not create much impact on
RBI to change their current neutral stance. Focus will be on earnings and a
revival in demand with realization growth.
The Nifty has been struggling to extend its rally beyond
8,800 decisively over the last one week. The contract is facing strong
resistance at 8,840. Broadly, the nifty seem to be range-bound between 8,730 and 8,840.
Within this range there is a strong likelihood of it moving down towards 8,730
in the coming sessions. Traders with high risk appetite can go short at current
levels. Stop-loss can be placed at 8,840 for the target of 8,745.A breakout on either side
of 8,730 or 8,840 will decide the next leg of move for the contract.A fall
below 8,730 can take it to 8,700 and 8,680. On the other hand, if the index
futures manage to surpass 8,840 decisively, a rise to 8,865 and 8,900 is
possible thereafter.