Oil & gas surge as Iran war disrupts West Asian output

Oil and gas prices surged Monday following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran. These events led to facility shutdowns across the Middle East and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy markets and potentially fueling inflation.

West Asia tensions rattle Dalal Street; pharma and metals buck the trend

West Asian conflict’s spillover to India fueled investor uncertainty, impacting sectoral indices except pharmaceuticals and metals. Export-facing sectors and those reliant on crude oil and Gulf imports face adverse effects. Oil and gas stocks saw mixed reactions, with upstream companies benefiting from rising crude prices.

Market dips are buying opportunities, focus on emerging trends: Ramesh Damani

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 potential in India’s defence sector and consumption trends, urging a forward-looking investment approach.

Treasury bonds, dollar remain reliable safe havens in crisis: Peter Cardillo

Global markets opened cautiously as geopolitical tensions escalated, boosting demand for safe-haven assets like the U.S. dollar and Treasury bonds. Oil prices experienced a ‘shock trade’ due to uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint. India and China face significant challenges, potentially impacting their trade and economic stability.

Nifty IT in sell-on-rise mode, may fall another 8-10%: Rupak De

The Nifty IT index faces sustained technical pressure, with recent recovery attempts lacking conviction and failing to alter the bearish structure. Analysts suggest a sell-on-rise bias for the sector, anticipating further downside if key resistance levels remain unchallenged. The market sentiment is cautious heading into March, with potential for a weak first half.

Negative Breakout: These 13 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs

In the Nifty500 pack, 13 stocks’ closing prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on February 27, 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 […]

Dollar gains, euro sags as Iran war lifts energy prices

Investors sought safe havens as the euro slid and the Swiss franc rose following a U.S. and Israeli bombing of Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, creating a power vacuum and escalating Middle East war risks. Oil prices surged nearly 9% on fears of trade disruption, impacting energy importers like China and Europe.