Macro data, new COVID variant updates to drive stock markets this week – The Financial Express

The potentially more contagious Omicron was first reported to the WHO from South Africa on November 24, and has also been identified in Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel.

“New COVID variant, FIIs’ behaviour along with macro numbers will be key factors to drive the market this week.

Yesha Shah, Head of Equity Research, Samco Securities, said, “Post Q2 result season, Dalal Street will look towards macros for hints to move the needle in broader markets.

“Equity markets in the near term will closely follow the impact of new COVID variant, inflation data, and Central Bank policies,” said Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research , Kotak Securities Ltd.

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