Today we expect a higher opening. Asian markets are mostly up. US market got a boost from technology space, though the blue chips closed flat. European shares hit 14-month high. With several holidays on the horizon, the market could yet again turn choppy and clueless.While the bulls are eating Christmas cakes, the bears seem to be eating humble pie as the Nifty ended well above 5100 and is now eyeing a new high for 2009. Wednesday’s sudden surge would have taken many by surprise. We reiterate that further short covering is not ruled out ahead of the F&O expiry. Also, some long build-up may take place amid signs that the economy and India Inc. may do better.
But clearly, any rise will not be sustainable in the absence of incremental good news – local as well as global. Rich valuations and concerns on an impending reversal in stimulus steps are among the major headwinds. One should not get carried away by any sharp swings in the near term as the market remains in a consolidation phase.
