Pakistan’s KSE-30 Index experienced its largest-ever plunge, falling 7.3% after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Pro-Iran protests across the country, resulting in at least 30 deaths, further fueled market declines. Escalating tensions with Afghanistan also contributed to the index briefly entering bear-market territory.Read More

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U.S. stock ​index futures slid more than 1% on Monday as the Middle East conflict showed no signs of cooling, prompting a rush toward safe-haven assets ahead of a busy week of U.S. economic data.Read More

Oil prices could exceed USD 100 per barrel if tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is not swiftly restored, as the waterway’s closure threatens to disrupt 15 per cent of global oil supply and 20 per cent of global LNG supply, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said.Read More

Rice exporter stocks fell sharply on Monday as the Israel–Iran conflict intensified, raising fears of trade disruption in key Middle East markets. Iran, India’s second-largest basmati buyer, is central to the risk. Exporters face potential freight spikes, insurance cost surges and delayed shipments amid uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz.Read More

Veteran investor Ramesh Damani advises investors to view market dips as buying opportunities, highlighting defence, commodities, and pharmaceuticals as safe havens. He stresses IT sector adaptability amidst AI’s transformative impact. Damani sees significant potential in India’s defence sector and consumption trends, urging a forward-looking investment approach.Read More

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More than 30 listed Indian companies face rising geopolitical risk as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US threatens supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Exposure spans infrastructure, aviation, energy, logistics and consumer sectors, with crude volatility and trade disruption emerging as key pressure points for Corporate India.Read More

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has removed over 1.2 lakh misleading posts by unregistered financial influencers. Using an AI tool named Sudarshan, Sebi tracks violations in the digital space. The regulator is also warning retail investors about the high risks of options trading, noting that most lose money. SEBI emphasizes a calibrated approach...Read More

Global oil markets are experiencing unprecedented turbulence as Brent crude sees wild price swings due to geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Uncertainty dominates energy markets, with potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz threatening significant oil and LNG flows. Investors brace for continued volatility as diplomatic efforts and supply route security remain critical.Read More