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    • Trade setup for March 19: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as hot inflation dims Fed rate cut hopes for 2026, oil spikes

      If the Nifty breaks 23,600 (Wednesday's low), a decline toward the 23,500–23,350 zone is possible in the coming sessions. However, a further rally toward 24,000 is likely only if the index closes above and sustains the 23,800 resistance level, according to experts.

    • Trade setup for March 18: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as Strait of Hormuz crisis keeps oil above $100

      According to experts, the Nifty 50 needs to close and sustain above the 23,600–23,700 levels in the next few sessions for a move toward the 23,800–24,000 zone. Until then, consolidation may continue, with immediate support at 23,350, followed by 23,000 as a crucial support level.

    • Trade setup for March 17: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell amid oil prices volatility

      Sustainability of uptrend will be the key going forward. Overall, the structure is still in favour of bears, and the focus remains on oil prices, with traders monitoring developments related to the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.

    • Trade setup for March 16: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

      According to experts, if the Nifty fails to take support at the psychological level of 23,000, a fall toward 22,700 cannot be ruled out in the upcoming sessions. However, 23,300–23,500 can act as immediate resistance.

    • Trade setup for March 13: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as oil hits $100 amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

      Bears seem to be keeping tight control over the market in the upcoming sessions, possibly pushing the Nifty 50 below the immediate support of 23,500 and signalling a major risk for the 23,200–23,000 zone. Notably, 23,000 has the maximum Put open interest.

    • Trade setup for March 12: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as traders track US–Iran tensions

      Momentum indicators maintained sell signals, while the narrowing gap between the 50- and 200-day EMAs increased the possibility of a move toward a death cross, signalling bears having the upper hand.

    • Trade setup for March 11: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as oil stays below $100 on Iran war de-escalation hopes

      Strong follow-up buying interest is required for a further Nifty uptrend. If that comes true in the next few sessions, the 24,300–24,500 zone is expected to act as an immediate crucial resistance for the Nifty, followed by 24,700. On the downside, the immediate key support is placed at 24,000, according to experts.

    • Trade setup for March 10: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell amid Middle East turmoil and volatile oil prices

      The overall structure looks weak as the bearish chart pattern of lower highs and lower lows remains intact, while the VIX soared to a 21-month high. Momentum indicators being in the oversold zone signal the possibility of some bounce, but the sustainability of the upside bounce is the key to watch.

    • Trade setup for March 9: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as West Asia tensions lift oil prices

      The spiking VIX, along with bearish technical and momentum indicators, has now put 24,300 — the previous week’s low — at major risk. In fact, experts feel the index is likely to break this support, and if that comes true and sustains below it, a correction towards 24,000-23,800 cannot be ruled out in the upcoming session.

    • Trade setup for March 6: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as focus remains on Iran war

      The bears maintained the upper hand, given that the index is trading well below the 200-day EMA, the India VIX remains elevated (though it cooled), and bearish momentum persists.

    • Trade setup for March 5: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell amid Iran conflict jitters

      If the Nifty 50 breaks and sustains well below 24,300 zone, a fall towards 24,050–24,000 cannot be ruled out. However, 24,600 is expected to act as the immediate key resistance, experts said.

    • Trade setup for March 4 amid escalating US-Iran war: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      Given the complete dominance of bears, driven by subdued momentum, weak technical indicators, and a sell-off across global markets, the previous day's low (24,603) and the August low (24,338) are expected to be at major risk in the upcoming session. Below these levels, bears may target 24,000, experts said.

    • Trade setup for March 2 after intensified US-Iran tensions: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      The momentum indicators maintained a sell signal, and the bears received a further boost from intensified US-Iran tensions, both of which hint at a sharp gap-down opening for the market on March 2.

    • Trade setup for February 27: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      If the Nifty 50 decisively breaks below the 25,400–25,350 levels, further weakness toward 25,250 and 25,000 cannot be ruled out in the upcoming sessions. However, the immediate resistance is placed in the 25,600–25,650 zone, and only a convincing trade above this range may bring the bulls back, according to experts.

    • Trade setup for February 26: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      Consolidation with range-bound trading is expected to persist in the short term until the Nifty 50 decisively breaks out of the 25,300–25,900 range on either side.

    • Trade setup for February 25: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      Given the sharp sell-off, the Nifty 50 may attempt a bounce-back, facing resistance at the 25,500–25,600 levels, as sustaining above this zone alone can push the index toward 26,000. However, in the event of further consolidation, the 25,300–25,200 range is expected to act as an immediate support zone.

    • Trade setup for February 24: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      The immediate key hurdle for Nifty 50 is placed at 25,800. Surpassing and sustaining this level could prepare the index for a move toward the 25,900–26,000 zone, which may open the door to a record high. Until then, range-bound trading may continue.

    • Trade setup for February 23 after Supreme Court verdict on Trump tariffs: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      As long as the index holds above this level, along with the positive signal from the US Supreme Court striking down Trump’s tariffs with a 6–3 vote—though Trump later announced an increase in global tariffs to 15 percent from 10 percent—a possible move toward the 25,900–26,000 levels (which also coincide with recent swing highs) may occur in the upcoming sessions.

    • Trade setup for February 20: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      If the Nifty 50 decisively breaks 25,400 in the upcoming sessions, a fall toward the 25,300–25,200 zone cannot be ruled out. However, holding above 25,400 could take the index toward the 25,500–25,600 zone.

    • Trade setup for February 19: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      The continuation of the higher high–higher low formation, falling VIX, decisive breakout of the downward-sloping resistance trendline, and improving momentum indicators signalled a positive mood in the market.

    • Trade setup for February 18: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      If Nifty 50 manages to close and sustain above 25,750, a rally toward the 25,900–26,000 levels cannot be ruled out in the upcoming sessions. However, 25,600 is expected to act as immediate support, followed by 25,500 as a crucial support level, according to experts.

    • Trade setup for February 17: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      The Nifty 50 needs to fill the bearish gap of February 13 by decisively surpassing and sustaining above 25,750 for a move towards 26,000. Until then, consolidation with range-bound trading may continue, with crucial support placed at 25,500–25,470, according to experts.

    • Trade setup for February 16: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      According to experts, the Nifty 50 is expected to see consolidation with range-bound trading as long as it trades below the 26,000 mark. However, there is a possibility of a bounce back on Monday after Friday's sharp sell-off, with immediate resistance placed at 25,600–25,700.

    • Trade setup for February 13: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      Experts expect some more consolidation, which is on expected lines after the recent rally, as long as the Nifty trades below the 26,000 zone. Immediate support is placed at 25,700–25,600, followed by 25,500 as the key support.

    • Trade setup for February 12: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      The benchmark index needs to convincingly scale above the 26,000 zone for a move toward its record high. However, as long as the index stays below this level on a closing basis, consolidation with range-bound trading may continue.

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