Symbol	Close on May 09, 2025	Close on May 16, 2025	Weekly % Change
DJI	41,249.38	42,654.74	+3.41%
NDX	20,061.449	21,427.9358	+6.81%
SPX	5,659.91	5,958.38	+5.27%
NSEI	24,038.65	25,019.80	+4.08%

The U.S. stock market showed strong gains last week, with major indices reflecting positive momentum. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) rose 3.41%, the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) surged 6.81%, the S&P 500 (SPX) gained 5.27%, and the Nifty 50 (NSEI) advanced 4.08%.

These gains were supported by better-than-expected economic data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed moderate inflation, easing concerns about aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes. Retail sales and industrial production posted solid growth, indicating strong consumer demand and business activity. Additionally, jobless claims remained stable, suggesting resilience in the labor market.

Stock Market Astrology Forecast for the Week Starting May 18, 2025

Sunday, May 18, 2025: I predicted a flash crash starting late last week in connection with Jupiter's transit. It did not materialize on Friday with the usual monthly options expiration. However, it triggered correctly on Friday after market close following Moody’s U.S. debt downgrade. The Moon will be in Shravana Nakshatra in Makara Rasi when Sunday futures open at 6:00 PM New York Time.

Monday, May 19, 2025: I see the U.S. market has topped, or upside is limited to less than 0.5% from Friday’s close. We are due for a mini crash of over 8%. There will be an acceleration in the sell-off on Monday as the Moon remains in Makara Rasi. The impact of Rahu/Ketu transit will also be noticeable moving forward.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025: The Moon will enter Sadhaya Nakshatra, creating massive volatility. It may be a good day for swing traders.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025: The Moon and Rahu will make a close conjunction. If the market has dropped significantly—around ~4% for this week so far—it could act as an inverter, and the market may start moving upwards. Otherwise, the sell-off could continue.

Thursday, May 22, 2025: The Moon and Saturn conjunction will bring good fortune for bears and could be a potential day for the market to find a bottom.

Friday, May 23, 2025: There will be choppiness, but the market may turn slightly bullish. Overall, I expect the market to close down by over 3% for the week.

Weekly Market Indices Outlook

The S&P 500 is expected to hover around 5600, experiencing a decline of approximately 6% by mid-week before rebounding. Similarly, NIFTY may trade near 23,900, dropping around 4% mid-week, followed by a recovery.

Disclaimer: These predictions are derived from Vedic astrology and should not be considered financial advice. You are solely responsible for your trading decisions and risk management strategies.