As of August 22, 2014, the NEPSE index dropped by 36.26 points to close at 998.13, marking one of its largest weekly declines of the year, with concerns about its proximity to the 50-day moving average. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) fell to 38.96, indicating increasing selling pressure, while the MACD continued to show downward momentum. The market’s increased trading volume to an average of NPR 54.43 crores suggests heightened investor activity, making the upcoming week crucial for determining NEPSE's directional trend.