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European shares bounced back on Wednesday after their worst day in more than six months as German leaders agreed to loosen the country s so-called debt brake.

Market volatility is due to low trading volumes, with potential bottoming out expected by April. Positive shifts in domestic consumption and FPI flow reversals suggest opportunities in the banking and financial sectors. Transition focuses on high-growth small and midcap stocks over largecap defensive names.

Investors can offset stock market losses against capital gains through tax loss harvesting, reducing tax liability amid higher capital gains taxes. The July 2024 budget raised STCG tax from 15% to 20% for shares held under 12 months, while LTCG tax increased to 12.5% for income above Rs 1.25 lakh on shares held for over 12 months.Caption: LTCG has been increased to 12.5% on income exceeding Rs 1.25 lakh, with shares required to be held for 12 months or more.

Jitendra Arora of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance believes the market hasn t bottomed yet, despite significant corrections. He advises a cautious approach, suggesting equity investments are best for those with a two-three year horizon. He sees strong potential in domestic-focused sectors like banking, NBFCs, and insurance, while cautioning about risks like earnings downgrades and global market volatility.

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Japan s Nikkei share average nudged higher after volatile trade on Wednesday, even as concerns over a potential trade war following U.S. tariffs and its impact on the global economy stifled risk appetite.

The Nifty index shows signs of a strong recovery after a long losing streak, supported by low sell volumes and oversold conditions. Market expectations are bullish with crucial resistance levels around 22,500, while Nifty Bank outperforms, indicating readiness to break its downward trend.