{"id":25009,"date":"2022-06-01T07:42:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T07:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/?post_type=markets&#038;p=25009"},"modified":"2023-01-24T00:56:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T19:26:19","slug":"market-analysis-its-impact-on-prices","status":"publish","type":"markets","link":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/course\/investment-analysis-course\/market-analysis-its-impact-on-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn About Market Analysis &#038; Impact From Stock Market Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25009\" class=\"elementor elementor-25009\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f50e917 elementor-section-full_width tab_container elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f50e917\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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border-radius:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 1px;'>\n<div id='text_slider' class='owl-carousel sa_owl_theme owl-pagination-true' data-slider-id='text_slider' style='visibility: visible;visibility:visible;'>\n<div id='text_slider_slide01' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='Introduction' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>6.1 Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Introduction-Market-Analysis.png\" alt=\"Introduction -Market Analysis\" width=\"1669\" height=\"1213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Introduction-Market-Analysis.png 1669w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Introduction-Market-Analysis-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Introduction-Market-Analysis-1024x744.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Introduction-Market-Analysis-768x558.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Introduction-Market-Analysis-1536x1116.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Introduction-Market-Analysis-50x36.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Introduction-Market-Analysis-100x73.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Introduction-Market-Analysis-150x109.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1669px) 100vw, 1669px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><b>Security Markets and the Economy<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Fluctuations in financial markets are closely tied to changes in expectations about the overall economy. When investors anticipate stronger or weaker growth, it directly influences the pricing of both bonds and equities.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Bond Prices<\/b><\/strong>:\u00a0 The value of government securities and high-quality corporate bonds is primarily determined by prevailing interest rates. These rates are shaped by overall economic activity and monetary policy decisions made by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). For example, if the RBI raises policy rates to control inflation, yields on government bonds rise, and their prices fall.<\/li>\r\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Stock Prices<\/b><\/strong>:\u00a0 Equity markets reflect investor expectations about corporate earnings, cash flows, and the rate of return demanded by shareholders. If the economy is expected to expand, companies like Tata Consultancy Services or Maruti Suzuki may see higher valuations due to anticipated growth in profits. Conversely, a slowdown in GDP growth often leads to weaker stock performance.<\/li>\r\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Economic Outlook<\/b><\/strong>:\u00a0 Investor sentiment is heavily influenced by macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, employment levels, and industrial production. For instance, a rise in inflation may reduce consumer purchasing power, affecting FMCG companies like Hindustan Unilever, while higher interest rates could impact banks such as ICICI Bank by altering loan demand.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><b>Structure of the Section<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>This discussion can be organized into four clear subsections:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Economy\u2013Stock Price Relationship <\/b><\/strong>How changes in GDP, industrial output, and consumer demand influence equity valuations.<\/li>\r\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Economic Indicators for Markets\u00a0 <\/b><\/strong>Specific series such as inflation data, unemployment rates, and industrial production that provide insights into market trends.<\/li>\r\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Impact of Inflation &amp; Interest Rates\u00a0 <\/b><\/strong>How rising inflation erodes bond values and how interest rate changes affect both debt and equity markets.<\/li>\r\n<li><b><\/b><strong><b>Additional Influencing Factors <\/b><\/strong>Other elements such as global commodity prices, exchange rates, and geopolitical developments that shape investor expectations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide02' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='Economic-Activity-and-Security-Markets' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>6.2 Economic Activity and Security Markets<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Activity-and-Security-Markets.png\" alt=\"Economic Activity and Security Markets\" width=\"1759\" height=\"1520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Activity-and-Security-Markets.png 1759w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Activity-and-Security-Markets-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Activity-and-Security-Markets-1024x885.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Activity-and-Security-Markets-768x664.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Activity-and-Security-Markets-1536x1327.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Activity-and-Security-Markets-50x43.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Activity-and-Security-Markets-100x86.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Activity-and-Security-Markets-150x130.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1759px) 100vw, 1759px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong><b>Business Cycles and Market Indicators<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>In studying business cycles, economists often classify economic data into three broad categories: leading indicators, coincident indicators, and lagging indicators. Leading indicators move ahead of the economy, coincident indicators move in line with it, and lagging indicators follow after changes have already occurred.<\/p>\r\n<p>For instance, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) and other research bodies track series such as industrial production, inflation, and employment to understand the timing of economic shifts. Among these, stock prices are widely recognized as one of the most effective leading indicators\u00a0of future economic activity.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><b>Why Stock Prices Lead the Economy<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>There are two main reasons why equity markets tend to move before the broader economy does:<\/p>\r\n<p><b><\/b><strong><b>Forward-looking nature of valuations<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Share prices incorporate expectations about future earnings, dividends, and interest rates.<\/li>\r\n<li>Investors in companies like Infosys or HDFC Bank make decisions based not on current performance alone, but on anticipated growth in profits and cash flows.<\/li>\r\n<li>As a result, stock prices reflect forecasts of future economic conditions rather than past data.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b><\/b><strong><b>Reaction to other leading indicators<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The stock market responds quickly to changes in variables such as corporate profit margins, interest rate movements, and liquidity conditions.<\/li>\r\n<li>For example, if the Reserve Bank of India signals tighter monetary policy, banking stocks may adjust immediately, even before loan demand slows in the real economy.<\/li>\r\n<li>Similarly, when money supply growth accelerates, sectors like real estate or automobiles often see rising valuations, anticipating stronger demand.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Because investors adjust stock prices in response to these forward-looking signals, equity markets themselves become a leading series, offering early clues about the direction of the economy.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide03' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices ' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>6.3 Economic Series and Stock Prices<span style=\"color: #f1566d\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77239 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices.png\" alt=\"Economic Series and Stock Prices\" width=\"1893\" height=\"2070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices.png 1893w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices-936x1024.png 936w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices-768x840.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices-1405x1536.png 1405w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices-1873x2048.png 1873w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices-46x50.png 46w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices-91x100.png 91w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Economic-Series-and-Stock-Prices-150x164.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1893px) 100vw, 1893px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Research on business cycles shows that turning points in equity markets often occur before similar shifts in the broader economy. Because of this, analysts focus on economic data that can provide early warnings about future trends in stock prices. Two broad categories of such data are particularly important:<\/p>\r\n<p><b><\/b><strong><b>Indicator Series Suggested by Research Institutions<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Organizations such as the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) or the Reserve Bank of India\u2019s statistical division classify economic data into leading, coincident, and lagging indicators.<\/li>\r\n<li>Leading indicators, such as new orders in manufacturing, housing starts, or consumer sentiment surveys, tend to move ahead of the economy.<\/li>\r\n<li>For example, a rise in automobile bookings for Tata Motors or increased cement demand for UltraTech Cement often signals stronger industrial activity in the months ahead.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\u00a0<b><\/b><strong><b>Monetary Series Influenced by Policy<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Monetary variables shaped by the RBI, such as changes in repo rate, cash reserve ratio (CRR), or growth in money supply (M3), also provide insights into future market direction.<\/li>\r\n<li>For instance, when the RBI lowers interest rates, borrowing becomes cheaper, which can boost sectors like real estate and banking. Conversely, tighter liquidity conditions may weigh on capital-intensive industries such as infrastructure or power.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide04' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='Monetary-Variables,-the-Economy-and-Stock-Prices' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>6.4 Return Calculation of Portfolio ( Two Assets)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77231 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Return-Calculation-of-Portfolio.png\" alt=\"Return Calculation of Portfolio\" width=\"1746\" height=\"1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Return-Calculation-of-Portfolio.png 1746w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Return-Calculation-of-Portfolio-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Return-Calculation-of-Portfolio-1024x887.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Return-Calculation-of-Portfolio-768x665.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Return-Calculation-of-Portfolio-1536x1330.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Return-Calculation-of-Portfolio-50x43.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Return-Calculation-of-Portfolio-100x87.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Return-Calculation-of-Portfolio-150x130.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1746px) 100vw, 1746px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Financial markets often move in response to monetary developments, since liquidity conditions directly influence both bond and equity prices. Analysts have long observed that changes in monetary variables, particularly the money supply, precede shifts in business activity.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monetary Variables and Policy Tools<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) manages liquidity through instruments such as the repo rate, reverse repo rate, cash reserve ratio (CRR), statutory liquidity ratio (SLR), and open market operations. Each of these tools alters the availability of funds in the banking system, which in turn affects interest rates and asset prices.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>When the RBI reduces the repo rate, borrowing becomes cheaper, encouraging investment and consumption.<\/li>\r\n<li>Conversely, tightening liquidity through higher CRR or selling government securities reduces reserves, leading to higher interest rates and lower bond prices.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Historical Evidence<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Economists such as Friedman and Schwartz (1960s) highlighted that contractions in money supply growth often preceded recessions, while expansions in liquidity tended to signal economic recovery. Their findings remain relevant: liquidity shocks in India during 2013 (taper tantrum period) and 2020 (COVID-19 pandemic) showed similar patterns, with monetary easing supporting both bond and equity markets.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Transmission Mechanism<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The process through which monetary policy impacts the economy can be summarized as follows:<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Initial Impact on Government Bonds<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>When the RBI purchases government securities, sellers receive cash, increasing liquidity.<\/li>\r\n<li>This drives up bond prices and lowers yields.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Spillover to Corporate Bonds<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Lower government yields reduce borrowing costs for companies.<\/li>\r\n<li>Corporate bond prices rise as investors seek higher returns relative to government securities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Effect on Equity Markets<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>With cheaper financing and improved liquidity, firms such as Reliance Industries or Infosys can expand operations.<\/li>\r\n<li>Anticipated growth in earnings leads to higher stock valuations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Impact on the Real Economy<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Rising equity prices improve investor wealth and confidence.<\/li>\r\n<li>Increased consumption and investment eventually translate into higher GDP growth.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The reverse occurs when the RBI tightens liquidity by selling securities or raising reserve requirements: bond prices fall, interest rates rise, and equity markets weaken before the slowdown appears in the real economy.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id='text_slider_slide05' class='sa_hover_container' data-hash='' style='padding:4.9% 5%; margin:0px 0%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:400px; '><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>6.5 Inflation, Interest Rates and Stock Prices<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-77240 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices-.png\" alt=\"Inflation, Interest Rates and Stock Prices\" width=\"2156\" height=\"2148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices-.png 2156w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices--300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices--1024x1020.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices--150x149.png 150w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices--768x765.png 768w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices--1536x1530.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices--2048x2040.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices--50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices--100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Inflation-Interest-Rates-and-Stock-Prices--96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2156px) 100vw, 2156px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><b>Inflation, Interest Rates, and Stock Prices<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The interaction between inflation, interest rates, and equity valuations is complex and not always predictable. This is because both the expected cash flows\u00a0from companies and the required rate of return\u00a0for investors can shift in response to inflationary changes. Whether stock prices rise or fall depends on how these two forces balance each other.<\/p>\r\n<p>To illustrate, let\u2019s use the <strong><b>Dividend Discount Model (DDM)<\/b><\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<p>Where:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>DPS1 = Expected dividend next year<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>K<sub>e<\/sub>= Required rate of return on equity<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>g= Long-term growth rate of dividends<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><b>Scenario 1: Positive Outcome<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Suppose inflation rises, leading to higher interest rates. At the same time, companies such as Hindustan Unilever\u00a0or ITC\u00a0manage to pass on cost increases to consumers by raising product prices. Their earnings and dividends grow faster.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The increase in offsets the rise in K<sub>e<\/sub> .<\/li>\r\n<li>Stock prices remain stable or even rise.<\/li>\r\n<li>In this case, equities act as a <strong><b>hedge against inflation<\/b><\/strong>, since returns grow in line with rising prices.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><b>Scenario 2: Mildly Negative Outcome<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Inflation increases interest rates, pushing up the required return . However, firms like Maruti Suzuki\u00a0or Tata Motors\u00a0face only modest growth in dividends because they cannot fully raise car prices in line with rising costs.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>g remains constant while K<sub>e rises<\/sub><\/li>\r\n<li>The spread (K<sub>e<\/sub>-g) widens, reducing valuations.<\/li>\r\n<li>Stock prices decline moderately, similar to how bond prices fall when yields rise.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><b>Scenario 3: Very Negative Outcome<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Inflation rises sharply, interest rates increase, and companies such as textile exporters\u00a0or small-cap manufacturers struggle to pass on higher input costs. Profit margins shrink, and dividend growth (g) falls.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>K<sub>e <\/sub>rises\u00a0 while g declines<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p>The gap (K<sub>e<\/sub>-g) widens significantly.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Stock prices experience a steep fall, reflecting weaker earnings prospects and higher discount rates.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><b>Reverse Scenarios: When Inflation Falls<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>If inflation and interest rates decline, the opposite set of outcomes can occur:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Lower interest rates reduce K<sub>e<\/sub> .<\/li>\r\n<li>If firms maintain or improve dividend growth g , valuations rise.<\/li>\r\n<li>For example, during periods of monetary easing, banks like HDFC Bank or housing companies such as DLF\u00a0often benefit from cheaper credit and stronger demand.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\n\tjQuery(document).ready(function() {\n\t\tjQuery('#text_slider').owlCarousel({\n\t\t\titems : 1,\n\t\t\tsmartSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tautoplay : false,\n\t\t\tautoplayHoverPause : false,\n\t\t\tsmartSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tfluidSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tautoplaySpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tnavSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tdotsSpeed : 400,\n\t\t\tdotsEach : 1,\n\t\t\tloop : false,\n\t\t\tnav : true,\n\t\t\tnavText : ['Previous','Next'],\n\t\t\tdots : true,\n\t\t\tresponsiveRefreshRate : 200,\n\t\t\tslideBy : 1,\n\t\t\tmergeFit : true,\n\t\t\tautoHeight : true,\n\t\t\tmouseDrag : false,\n\t\t\ttouchDrag : true\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('#text_slider').css('visibility', 'visible');\n\t\tvar owl_goto = jQuery('#text_slider');\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto1').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 0);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto2').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 1);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto3').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 2);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto4').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 3);\n\t\t});\n\t\tjQuery('.text_slider_goto5').click(function(event){\n\t\t\towl_goto.trigger('to.owl.carousel', 4);\n\t\t});\n\t\tvar resize_24645 = jQuery('.owl-carousel');\n\t\tresize_24645.on('initialized.owl.carousel', function(e) {\n\t\t\tif (typeof(Event) === 'function') {\n\t\t\t\twindow.dispatchEvent(new Event('resize'));\n\t\t\t} else {\n\t\t\t\tvar evt = window.document.createEvent('UIEvents');\n\t\t\t\tevt.initUIEvent('resize', true, false, window, 0);\n\t\t\t\twindow.dispatchEvent(evt);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t});\n\t});\n<\/script>\n<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"slides-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item \" data-title-link=\"slides-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11528 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/coming-soon-person-g8026473a8_1920-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/coming-soon-person-g8026473a8_1920-removebg-preview.png 612w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/coming-soon-person-g8026473a8_1920-removebg-preview-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"videos-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item \" data-title-link=\"videos-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11528 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/coming-soon-person-g8026473a8_1920-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/coming-soon-person-g8026473a8_1920-removebg-preview.png 612w, https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/coming-soon-person-g8026473a8_1920-removebg-preview-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Study Slides Videos 6.1\u00c2&nbsp; Introduction Fluctuations in security markets are related to changes in expectations for the aggregate economy. 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