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The Reserve Bank of Indias rate-setting committee will be meeting this week to announce policy rates and also give its commentary on the economy and inflation. D-Street is expected to track this bimonthly event.

"The market closed near its peak, with the Bank Nifty index emerging as a standout performer. Despite a rocky start, the PSU index demonstrated resilience, bouncing back from early declines. With few definitive signals this week, the market focus remains on the trajectory of the dollar index and US bond yields," said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart.

When stock markets resume trading on Tuesday in the holiday shortened week, a host of important domestic and global events lined-up during this week are likely to impact them. The underlying tone of the market remains positive. Major global markets will remain shut for trading on December 25, Monday on account of Christmas holiday.

After relentless selling in recent days, Nifty has temporarily paused its decline due to an oversold chart setup, Rupak De, Senior Technical analyst at LKP Securities said, adding that the index closed significantly below the critical breakdown level of 19,250. As long as it stays below 19,250, the market may continue to be inclined towards selling on any upward movements, he opined as he sees a further downside opening below 18,800 if weakness continues from here, he added.

In the coming days, the market may react to some major macroeconomic data such as US S&P Global manufacturing and services PMI, initial jobless claims, building permits, crude oil inventories, existing home sales, FOMC policy outcomes, UK and Eurozone inflation, among others, Nanda said

From a technical standpoint, the market is experiencing strong bullish momentum, Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart, said. "The levels around 19,500–19,600 may act as an immediate supply zone. If this zone is surpassed, the next target levels would be 19,770 and 20,000. On the downside, a slip below the 19,300 level in the Nifty index could trigger profit booking, potentially leading to a decline toward the support levels at 19,100 and 18,888," Meena said

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