Global markets tumbled Tuesday as escalating Middle East tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, sent oil and gas prices soaring. This surge fueled inflation fears, prompting investors to delay expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Tech stocks and airlines bore the brunt of the sell-off, while defense and energy firms saw gains.Read More

Sri Lankan shares plummeted 5.4% on Tuesday, their worst single-day drop since the 2022 financial crisis, driven by Middle East tensions. Fears of oil shortages and supply disruptions, exacerbated by the Iran conflict, impacted the market. The nation’s reliance on fuel imports and significant trade with the Middle East make it vulnerable to external shocks.Read More

Gaurs Group is investing Rs 100 crore to establish a precast manufacturing plant in Greater Noida, partnering with Elematic India for advanced concrete technology. This backward integration aims to enhance construction capabilities, improve efficiency, and reduce project timelines by approximately 30 percent. The facility will produce key structural components and is expected to be operational...Read More

Japanese shares experienced their sharpest decline in months on Tuesday, with the Topix and Nikkei indices slumping significantly. Escalating Middle East tensions, rising crude oil futures, and a stronger dollar fueled inflation concerns, impacting investor sentiment and weighing on the equity market.Read More

European shares extended their decline on Tuesday, mirroring a global equity selloff as investors grappled with the prospect of a prolonged Middle East conflict. A sharp jump in oil prices, fueled by Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, raised fears of increased living costs and upward pressure on inflation.Read More

Bitcoin trades near $68,000 after its fifth consecutive red monthly close, with a 3% gain in the past 24 hours. Despite geopolitical tensions, the crypto market shows signs of stabilization, with $1 billion inflows into investment products last week, signaling renewed institutional interest and a cautiously optimistic outlook for March.Read More

Rising US-Iran tensions and higher crude oil prices have increased market volatility, prompting brokerages to highlight select Indian stocks as potential beneficiaries. Energy producers, metals firms, IT exporters, defence companies and private banks are seen as relatively resilient plays if oil prices remain elevated and geopolitical risks persist.Read More

Indian stock exchanges will remain open on Wednesday, March 4, despite Holi celebrations in several states, as the official holiday was observed on March 3. The clarification comes amid heightened market volatility, with the Nifty under pressure due to global weakness, rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.Read More

Ahead of Holi 2026, several Indian stocks have emerged as multibaggers since last Holi, delivering exceptional returns despite market volatility. While strong performers span sectors from infrastructure to manufacturing, experts caution that geopolitical tensions and uncertain earnings could keep markets volatile, urging investors to remain selective and patient.Read More

India’s heavy reliance on Middle East crude and relatively low inventory buffers leave it vulnerable to prolonged supply disruptions amid escalating regional tensions. With Brent crude rising and alternative supplies uncertain, analysts warn that sustained instability around the Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact fuel prices and India’s macroeconomic stability.Read More