Maximum Uncertainty near ATH?

Markets Overview

The week ended with the Nifty absolutely flat, closing just 0.31% lower, despite a mix of negative sessions early in the week and a strong upside move on Friday. The volatility along the way had very little net impact, and the index essentially finished where it started. More importantly, Nifty continues to hover extremely close to its all-time highs, showing that there is no real deterioration in sentiment at the index level. Even though the market showed intraday swings and sectoral churn, the closing position near record highs provides a level of comfort — especially for investors tracking the structural strength of the market rather than the noise of daily fluctuations. It is the large-cap part of the market that continues to demonstrate relative resilience, and as long as Nifty remains a stone’s throw away from its highs, the broader tone stays constructive.

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The headline news comes from Japan, where the central bank has increased interest rates to 0.75 percent. This is the highest level since September 1995 and represents a massive paradigm shift. Japan has operated near zero interest rate levels for decades to fight deflation, but rising costs for fuel and essentials, along with a weakening yen, have forced a rethink of this easy monetary policy. This move signals a major shift away from an ultra-low rate regime and could have significant implications for global markets.

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