The escalating Middle East conflict is heightening Japan’s inflation risks, potentially accelerating the Bank of Japan’s rate-hike timeline. Rising fuel prices, supply disruptions, and a tightening labor market are pushing inflation above the BOJ’s 2% target, prompting cautious policymaking while balancing economic growth and geopolitical uncertainties.Read More

Jefferies has cut Reliance Industries’ (RIL) target price to Rs 1,750, citing a delayed Jio tariff hike and likely Jio IPO postponement. However, the brokerage highlights gains for the oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business amid Middle East supply disruptions, which boost refining and petrochemical margins, offsetting near-term digital segment drag.Read More

Surging oil prices driven by escalating tensions involving Iran are complicating the U.S. monetary policy outlook. Rising energy costs could keep inflation elevated, prompting investors to scale back expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Economists warn that persistent crude price gains may delay policy easing and pressure global food and consumer prices.Read More

Global energy markets face fresh uncertainty as Iran signals potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This critical chokepoint, through which a fifth of global oil flows, is raising fears of supply disruptions. Experts highlight Iran’s strategic leverage and the worldwide impact of high oil prices. The situation’s complexity and logistical challenges suggest a prolonged...Read More

Friday the 13th, a date often associated with superstition, saw Indian markets open sharply lower, with the Sensex and Nifty experiencing significant drops. This decline is attributed to geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US-Israel and rising crude oil prices, rattling investor sentiment and pushing the market towards its biggest weekly drop in over a...Read More

Three Nifty200 stocks, including Coal India, Torrent Power and Muthoot Finance, formed the White Marubozu candlestick pattern on March 12, according to StockEdge technical scan data. The bullish pattern indicates strong buying pressure during the session and is often tracked by traders as a signal of potential upward price momentum.Read More

India faces economic challenges from rising geopolitical tensions and high crude oil prices. Experts warn of potential GDP growth reduction and inflation spikes. Investors are advised to recalibrate portfolios defensively. While risks are present, historical data suggests markets can recover post-conflict. The nation’s economic stability faces a test, but a strong starting position offers some...Read More

Marcellus Investment Managers is investing again after holding cash. The fund house sees the current market dip as a chance to buy quality stocks. They are cautious about a prolonged West Asia conflict impacting India’s economy. However, they believe crises often present the best investment opportunities. Marcellus also analyzes HDFC Bank, seeing it as a...Read More

Shares of Adani Total Gas soared 6% to extend gains for 4th straight session despite weak broader markets. The rally follows the government’s Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, which prioritises gas supply for PNG and CNG users amid Middle East tensions and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz closure, raising concerns over cooking...Read More

ONGC and Oil India shares have surged this year, outperforming the Nifty Oil & Gas index despite a sector-wide decline. Experts anticipate further upside for these upstream oil producers due to the escalating Iran-Israel crisis and potential crude oil price hikes, with a strong medium-term outlook.Read More