Nepal's stock market lost 0.04% today. HYDRO POWER dominated with 14 gaining stocks. Banking index at 1447.16 (+0.15%), Hydropower at 3827.39 (+0.17%). Sector performance and outlook analysis.
Nepal Stock Market — 2026-05-18
NEPSE closed at 2730.91, down -1.03 points (-0.04%) from the previous close of 2731.94. The index traded between 2722.67 (low) and 2741.20 (high), opening at 2737.46.
A comprehensive look at today's NEPSE performance across sectors, with technical signals from RSI and MACD analysis.
Sector Indices: Banking 1447.16 (+0.15%), Hydropower 3827.39 (+0.17%), Finance 2354.66 (-0.02%).
Sector-wise MACD Summary
| Status | Count | Avg Score | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullish | 20 | 85.0 | 85 | 85 |
| Improving | 182 | 65.0 | 65 | 65 |
| Weakening | 10 | 45.0 | 45 | 45 |
| Bearish | 57 | 25.0 | 25 | 25 |
Strongest Sectors by MACD Score
- Bullish: 20 stocks, Avg Score 85.0 (85-85 range)
- Improving: 182 stocks, Avg Score 65.0 (65-65 range)
- Weakening: 10 stocks, Avg Score 45.0 (45-45 range)
- Bearish: 57 stocks, Avg Score 25.0 (25-25 range)
Top Gainers and Losers
- Gainers led by HYDRO POWER sector (14 stocks)
- Losers concentrated in HYDRO POWER (8 stocks)
Outlook
MACD sector data shows 2 sectors with above-average momentum scores. Banking sector (avg 85) and Hydropower (avg 85) are key sectors to watch. Negative breadth suggests caution for next session.