Sensex, Nifty Close Marginally Down on Expiry Day; Experts Predict Volatility

• Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower on monthly F&O expiry, with IT sector declining and PSU banks rallying.
• Nearly 200 stocks hit 52-week lows, while over 100 touched 52-week highs, indicating mixed market sentiment.
• Market caution ahead of Fed's December minutes and year-end FII selling contributed to the marginal fall.
• Experts predict Nifty's downward trend towards 25,935–25,850 if it fails to sustain above 26,050–26,077, with resistance at 26,000.
• Bank Nifty shows uncertainty, trading in a narrow range with support at 58,750 and resistance at 59,300, indicating continued consolidation.

Why It Matters: Market shows mixed signals with marginal fall, expert caution, and consolidation expected.