Indian stock markets experienced significant volatility on Thursday, with a sharp crash triggered by US President Trump’s comments on Iran. Despite an initial plunge of over 1,600 points for Sensex and 500 points for Nifty 50, both indices ultimately closed higher for the second consecutive session, marking marginal gains.Read More
Vivek Paul, Global Head of Portfolio Research at BlackRock Investment, says the West Asia energy shock has proved to be far broader than a typical oil spike — and that equity markets, particularly in the US, have not yet priced in the full extent of the macro damage it implies.Read More
Investors face a challenging market driven by geopolitical headlines, making decisive calls difficult. Dharmesh Kant suggests a scenario-based approach for the Nifty, with valuations reflecting realism. He advises focusing on quality stocks and staggered buying, highlighting defence as a strong sector.Read More
Indian equities underperformed in FY26 due to global headwinds, FII outflows, and limited exposure to the AI boom, despite improving domestic earnings and policy support. Motilal Oswal expects FY27 to benefit from delayed effects of fiscal and monetary stimulus, narrower valuations, and a favorable base. Key stock picks include Bharti Airtel, SBI, ICICI Bank, M&M, Titan, and Infosys.Read More
Peter McGuire of Australia-Trading.com highlights how Trump’s Iran ultimatum has created market volatility, particularly in oil, gold, and silver. He outlines two oil price scenarios, ranging from $85-$100 to a potential $130-$140 per barrel, depending on the duration of tensions. Precious metals experienced a surprising pullback due to competing market forces, but a recovery is anticipated.Read More
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