by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 3:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Christopher Wood advises caution for leveraged gold investors, suggesting a 6-18 month consolidation period but sees gold reaching $10,000 in five years. He highlights gold and oil stocks as key hedges against geopolitical risks. Wood also discusses Bitcoin’s...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 3:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
European markets tumbled Monday as Middle East tensions escalated, pushing energy and defense stocks higher. The STOXX 600 saw a significant drop, its lowest since mid-February. Airlines and banks bore the brunt of the sell-off, while oil prices and defense firms...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 3:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
FIIs boosted stakes across 300+ stocks in Q3 FY26—doubling exposure in six names—though returns since January have diverged sharply.
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 2:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Japanese shares and the yen fell on Monday,while government bonds rose, after military strikes by the U.S. and Israel killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 2:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
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.
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 2:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
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...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 2:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
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...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 2:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
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...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 2:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold prices have dramatically surged, reaching Rs 1.68 lakh per 10 grams on MCX following major strikes in Iran. This escalation has fueled safe-haven demand amid rising global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Analysts predict further price increases as a new...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 1:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Global markets are experiencing volatility due to Middle East tensions. Indian equities are bracing for this uncertainty. Analysts suggest certain stocks in energy, metals, IT, pharma, defence, and banking could offer relative safety. Investors are advised to watch...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 1:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Australian shares ended flat as Middle East conflict dampened investor sentiment. While miners and energy stocks surged on safe-haven demand, financials and airlines tumbled. The S&P/ASX 200 index saw minimal movement, reflecting geopolitical risks and concerns...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 1:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Jefferies sees the Israel-Iran conflict as a potential buying opportunity but warns of macro risks if crude prices spike due to Hormuz disruption. India faces exposure through oil imports, exports and remittances, with sectors like aviation and OMCs vulnerable, while...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 1:08 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s market regulator, SEBI, is clarifying the debate on derivatives trading. Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasizes that futures and options are distinct. The real concern lies with short-dated options and expiry-day speculation, not the entire...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 1:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 1:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
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...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
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...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
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...
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Global markets opened this week with limited declines despite Middle East tensions, as investors had largely anticipated the escalation. Crude prices eased from initial jumps, with the Strait of Hormuz’s future being a key factor for energy prices.
by ET Markets | March 2, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Paint stocks like Asian Paints and Indigo Paints plunged up to 6% as crude oil prices surged due to escalating Middle East tensions following attacks on Iran. The conflict, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, has raised concerns about oil supply disruptions,...
