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The chart reveals a compelling transformation in investment behavior over the decade from 2014 to 2024. Traditional stalwarts like Fixed Deposits, once the go-to choice for risk-averse investors, have seen their prominence wane, slipping from 33% to 23%.

Nifty regained its positive momentum last week. On Monday, the index breached its 21-DMA briefly but reclaimed in the same session. The positive momentum was sustained on Tuesday as well.

lobal Stock Markets: Dow 30, -1%; S&P 500, -1.7%; NASDAQ, -2.6%; Nikkei, -2.1%; Kospi, -0.8%; Shanghai, -1%. Last week, Nifty snapped its winning streak after three weeks of gains.

Global Stock Markets: Dow 30, +0.6%; S&P 500, +1%; NASDAQ, +1.1%; Nikkei, +0.2%; Kospi, +0.1%; Shanghai, -0.5%. During the previous week, Nifty closed higher in all five trading sessions.

Nifty had a good week, closing higher on all five trading sessions of the last week. However, the magnitude of gains was minimal (0.1-0.5%). Trading volume also remained below average throughout the week.

Global Stock Markets: Dow 30, -0.2%; S&P500, -0.2%; NASDAQ, -0.2%; Nikkei, -0.1%; Kospi, -0.3%; Shanghai, +0.5%. In a holiday-shortened week, Nifty started on a flat note, closing 0.1% higher on Monday. It found support at the 50-DMA.

Global Stock Markets: Dow 30, +0.13%; S&P500, +0.47%; NASDAQ, +0.51%; Kospi, +1.01%; Shanghai, +0.12%. Last week, Nifty closed lower for the second consecutive week. The index started the week on a volatile note following global cues.

After eight consecutive weeks of gain, Nifty closed lower last week. The index closed higher in the first four trading sessions but it erased all its gains on Friday as it gapped lower on weak global cues.

Nifty started the previous week on a negative note, as it closed lower in the first four trading sessions. However, Friday's session pared the week's losses and helped the index close higher for the eighth consecutive week.

Global Stock Markets: Dow 30, +0.6%; S&P500, -1.4%; NASDAQ, -2.8%; Nikkei, -2%; Kospi, +0.1%; Shanghai, -0.8%. On Tuesday, Nifty started on a muted note and traded in a narrow range throughout the session.