Geopolitics, crude risk and the IT conundrum: Sridhar Sivaram on why investors may need to stay selective
Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are creating market uncertainty, impacting energy supplies and capital flows. While Indian equities have shown resilience, prolonged conflict could significantly affect the economy due to heavy reliance on GCC for energy and remittances. Foreign investors are currently favoring other Asian markets with stronger earnings growth, delaying their return to India.
Private banks, energy and telecom look attractive amid market swings: Rahul Shah
Amidst global uncertainty, market volatility presents opportunities for long-term investors, according to Rahul Shah. He highlights mispricing as a chance to build portfolios, favoring resilient largecaps like private banks, telecom, consumer discretionary, and auto sectors. Shah also sees potential in metals, energy, and defence, with specific stock recommendations.
Wait for dust to settle before taking fresh bets, says Maulik Patel
Geopolitical tensions and market swings prompt caution for investors. Maulik Patel of Equirus Securities advises patience, suggesting a wait-and-watch approach. He notes current crises differ from past conflicts. Patel also discusses AI’s impact on IT services and identifies potential investment opportunities in corrected sectors, while advising caution in others.
Oversold signals emerge amid market slide; technical charts hint at possible relief rally
Indian equity markets are experiencing significant volatility after three days of selling. Technical indicators suggest a potential short-term rebound due to extreme oversold conditions, with Nifty possibly testing 24,600-25,000 and Bank Nifty nearing 60,000. Experts advise against panic selling, noting the VIX spike reflects heightened concern but not peak panic yet.
Negative Breakout: These 7 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, seven stocks’ close prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on March 4, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates that the stock’s price is below its long-term trend line. The 200 DMA is used as a […]
West Asia tensions rattle capital goods stocks; L&T, KEC slide
Engineering and capital goods stocks are under pressure due to the Iran-Israel conflict, with the BSE Capital Goods index falling nearly 4%. Companies like Larsen & Toubro and KEC International face potential project cancellations and execution delays, impacting their order books and revenue visibility.
Global Market Today | South Korea leads Asian shares higher, gold gains
Asian equities rebounded, tracking US stock gains fueled by positive economic data, despite ongoing Iran war uncertainty. South Korea’s Kospi surged 11%, and the MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 2.8%. Oil prices continued their ascent for a fifth day, while gold advanced as the dollar weakened.
Oil price up more than 1 % in early Asian trade
Oil prices were up more than one percent in early Asian trade on Thursday off the back of persistent worries about supplies because of the Middle East conflict. But following days of market declines, Asian stocks rose in early trade Thursday.
Qatar halts output: LNG firms tank 5-10% on supply concerns
Liquefied natural gas company shares are falling sharply. Qatar, a major gas supplier to India, has stopped production. This follows an Iranian drone attack on its facility. The West Asia crisis is escalating, impacting global energy markets. India faces significant disruption to its LNG imports. This could lead to higher costs and potential supply cuts […]
Bitcoin surpasses $73,000 as crypto’s coveted volatility returns
Bitcoin surged past $73,000, reaching its highest level in a month, driven by ETF inflows and rising open interest. This rally occurred as Wall Street steadied against Middle East conflict, with Ether also experiencing significant gains. The market is shifting from crisis pricing to consolidation, with short sellers being squeezed out.