geopolitical risk

Sensex Plunges 2.16% As Geopolitical Tensions Spike and Oil Prices Surge Back Above $105 Domestic equity markets traded sharply lower on Monday, grappling with weak global sentiment. The primary catalyst for the sell-off was the failure of US and Iran peace talks to make progress. This...

KOSPI Drops Amid Middle East Tensions; Fears of Strait of Hormuz Blockade Haunt Seoul Markets South Korean stocks retreated on Monday as mounting geopolitical uncertainty overshadowed market activity. Investor concerns escalated following the failure of progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks...

Gold and Silver Poised for Volatility as US-Iran Talks Stall, Boosting Safe-Haven Buying Precious metals are expected to face heightened volatility as global markets reopen, primarily due to the collapse of US-Iran negotiations. Investors are taking a cautious stance, closely tracking domestic...

Mumbai, April 11: Market breadth indicates that domestic stock indices have crossed an "Extreme Stress Zone" and present a rewarding entry point for investors, with a historical median one-year forward return of over 17.5 per cent, according to a report released on Saturday.The "Extreme Stress...

Mumbai, April 10 The rupee reversed initial gains and closed the day 32 paise lower at 92.83 against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, particularly the US-Iran conflict.Forex traders said the rupee experienced high volatility as the deadline for the...

Mumbai, April 10 The rupee reversed initial gains and closed the day 17 paise lower at 92.68 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, particularly the US-Iran conflict.Forex traders said the rupee witnessed high volatility as the...

New Delhi, April 10 As the world scrambles to recover from the biggest energy shock in decades triggered by the West Asia conflict, India should be cautious about relying on traditional supply assumptions, particularly its proximity to the Middle East for sourcing oil and gas, ONGC Chairman and...

Mumbai, April 8 – The Reserve Bank of India maintained its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday, adopting a cautious approach while assessing the impact of the six-week Iran conflict on energy supplies, inflation, and economic growth.The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted...

New Delhi, April 8 Aviation stocks soared on Wednesday morning trading following a sharp decline in crude oil prices after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire.The easing of geopolitical tensions led to a sharp drop in Brent crude oil prices, which fell by 13% to $94.94 per barrel...

New Delhi, April 8 Crude oil prices plunged sharply on Wednesday, falling by 6 per cent to hit their lower circuit level in futures trading, as global benchmarks weakened following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), futures...

Mumbai, April 8 – Dalal Street experienced a significant boost on Wednesday, with equity benchmarks opening sharply higher, jumping more than 3 per cent each after both sides announced a two-week ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran conflict.The Sensex climbed as high as 3.71 per cent, or 2,775...

New Delhi, April 7 – JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has stated that geopolitical tensions, including the wars in Ukraine and Iran, represent the biggest risks facing the bank and the global economy, and urged a renewed commitment to core American values to navigate these uncertainties.The CEO...

Seoul, April 7 – Downside risks to the South Korean economy are increasing amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, as rising global oil prices and supply chain disruptions could have broader negative impacts on prices, consumption, and exports, a state-run think tank said on Tuesday...

New Delhi, April 6 Precious metal prices in the domestic markets are expected to remain moderately bullish in the fiscal year 2026-27 as geopolitical tensions, trade war fears, and growing recession risks globally are likely to bolster demand for safe-haven assets, even as elevated interest...

New Delhi, April 6 – The Indian rupee opened 10 paise higher at 93 against the US dollar on Monday, as traders continued to unwind speculative positions in the offshore non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market.The domestic currency was trading at 93 per dollar in early trade, compared to its...

Mumbai, April 6 The rupee gained 33 paise to 92.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, following the RBI's tightened rules to curb speculative positions, capping banks’ net open positions at USD 100 million, even as global developments continued to act as a risk.Forex traders said...

Mumbai, April 6 – Domestic equity markets opened on a mildly positive note on Monday, even as caution over a possible escalation in the Iran war capped gains after US President Donald Trump warned of “hell” if Tehran fails to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.However...

New Delhi, April 5 – India is increasingly emerging as a new stable core in a volatile global environment, even as geopolitical tensions and energy shocks continue to rattle financial markets, according to the latest monthly report by Quant Mutual Fund.The fund, led by Sandeep Tandon...

Washington, April 5 The war against Iran has begun to impact Americans, with Amazon announcing a fuel surcharge for its e-commerce deliveries and some airlines raising fees for checked baggage to offset higher fuel costs.The average price of gasoline in the US has increased to USD 4.09 per...

Mumbai, April 4 – Indian stock markets appear to be entering a consolidation phase, characterized by high volatility and limited clarity on direction, as global uncertainties and mixed domestic signals keep investors on edge, according to market experts on Saturday.Indian equity benchmarks...