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Bank Stocks Outlook for the week – 10 to 14.11.2014

Bank Stocks Outlook for the week – 10 to 14.11.2014

Bank stocks are expected to consolidate next week tracking the broader markets as investors may book profits mainly in stocks of public sector banks. Also, a string of macroeconomic data releases lined up next week will impact bank stocks.

The Index of Industrial Production for September, along with both Consumer Price Index- and Wholesale Price Index-based inflation numbers for October, will be released next week. The CPI-based inflation is the key macroeconomic data that the Reserve Bank of India considers before taking a decision on monetary policy rates. Any change in key policy rates has a direct impact on the banking sector. Most bank stocks were in the overbought range and state-owned banks could witness some correction in the form of profit-booking next week.

Meanwhile, State Bank of India, Dena Bank, and Jammu & Kashmir Bank will detail their Jul-Sep earnings results next week. Canara Bank's weak operating performance, higher stressed asset formation and tier-I capital adequacy ratio would continue to weigh on the stock.