What Factors Will Influence the Stock Market Next Week?

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Key Takeaways
- RBI MPC meeting next week could influence interest rates.
- PMI data releases will provide insights into manufacturing health.
- FII activity shows a net selling trend recently.
- Nifty Bank index shows resilience amidst market declines.
- Watch for key US economic data on June 6.
Mumbai, June 1 (NationPress) The upcoming week is anticipated to be pivotal for the Indian stock markets, influenced by significant domestic and global factors that are likely to shape market sentiment.
Among these are the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, activity from Foreign Institutional Investors (FII), and vital global economic indicators.
On the home front, the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI data for India, which will provide insights into the manufacturing sector's health, is set to be released on June 2.
The RBI's three-day MPC meeting will commence on June 4, with the outcome to be revealed by the RBI Governor on June 6.
The committee’s decision regarding interest rates is expected to be a significant market mover. Research from Bajaj Broking suggests that the US will also release its PMI data on June 2.
Moreover, key reports on non-farm payrolls and unemployment statistics for May are anticipated from the US government on June 6, which could sway global investor sentiment.
During the trading week from May 26 to May 30, Indian markets went through a consolidation phase. The Nifty and Sensex dipped by approximately 0.40 percent, closing at 24,750 and 81,451, respectively.
Despite the downturn in benchmark indices, the Nifty Bank index managed to rise by 0.63 percent, buoyed by a robust performance in PSU bank stocks, which surged nearly 4 percent.
Conversely, FMCG stocks faced selling pressure, leading the Nifty FMCG index to decline by roughly 2 percent.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the cash segment over the past week, offloading stocks worth around Rs 418 crore.
In contrast, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) injected over Rs 33,000 crore during the same timeframe.
Puneet Singhania, Director at Master Trust Group, commented that the Nifty has ended in the red for two consecutive weeks and has now slipped below the 25,000 threshold. However, the index remains above its 21-day moving average.
He pointed out that 24,500 serves as a crucial support level for the Nifty. A breach below this could push the index down to around 24,200. On the upper side, 25,000 will act as a significant resistance point.