Markets may enter a consolidation phase despite a better-than-expected Q4, says Sneha Poddar of Motilal Oswal. She expects real earnings momentum to emerge only in H2FY26, with Q2 likely marking the bottom. Time correction may continue as fresh triggers remain limited. Meanwhile, downgrade pressures may ease as global cues, including China and trade tensions, show signs of stabilizing.
Gold gains as oil slumps after Trump holds off on Iran attack
Gold prices saw an increase on Monday as oil prices declined. This shift occurred after President Donald Trump delayed further action against Iran. Eased concerns