Stock Market Sluggish Before Budget: Why the Pre-Budget Slowdown?
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Moneycontrol•19-01-2026, 21:04
Stock Market Sluggish Before Budget: Why the Pre-Budget Slowdown?
- •The stock market typically experiences sluggish movement in the days leading up to the Union Budget presentation on February 1.
- •This pre-budget slowdown is a recurring trend observed over several years, not just a one-off event.
- •Market behavior before the budget often includes declines or trading within a narrow range.
- •Despite the short-term sluggishness, the same market tends to deliver excellent returns a few months post-budget.
- •The video aims to explain this phenomenon using data, expert opinions, and stock market psychology.
Why It Matters: The stock market often slows down before the budget due to uncertainty, but typically recovers with strong returns later.
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