Here is what analysts said on today's market action:Sanjeev Zarbade, VP PCG Research, Kotak Securities“Global markets were in a consolidation mode after previous weeks of strong rally.
Fresh spikes in Covid-19 cases and reports of further rift between the US and China on trade front, restricted further gains.
The Sensex, however, continued to remain firm and gained 440 points for the week. Market mood remained buoyant on expectations of earlier-than-anticipated normalization of activities, as most states committed to remain open despite continuous increase in daily Covid cases.
Markets are seen entering a consolidation phase in the coming weeks with no major trigger. Geopolitical concerns and possibility of second wave of Covid-19 remain.