Despite Nifty’s decade-long winning streak, 2026 targets of 29,000 face significant hurdles. Experts warn of potential derailment from a delayed US-India trade deal, global geopolitical chaos, and an AI bubble burst. Earnings-valuation mismatches, crude oil spikes, rupee depreciation, and an equity supply glut also pose substantial risks to the rally.
US stocks today: US stocks end modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters
US stocks ended mixed as AI-driven optimism supported markets but was offset by rising geopolitical tensions and oil prices. Small-cap and semiconductor stocks gained, while