Richard Harris from Port Shelter Investment discusses market fragility amidst geopolitical tensions, particularly between Iran and Israel. While markets have shown resilience, factors like upcoming tariff deadlines and concerns about unemployment contribute to instability. Harris suggests gold as a potential safe haven asset, anticipating short-term market reactions to global events before a likely return to normalcy.
ONGC share prices rose over 3% on Friday after Brent crude surged more than 12% amid rising geopolitical tensions following Israels airstrike on Iran. With oil prices climbing to multi-month highs, ONGC stands to benefit from improved realisations, boosting earnings from its upstream operations.
Defence stocks rallied on Friday after Israel launched military strikes on Iran, heightening geopolitical tensions and boosting investor interest in the sector. Ideaforge led the surge with an 8.1% jump, followed by gains in Astra Microwave, Bharat Dynamics, and HAL. The rally was fueled by reports of targeted Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and key military personnel.
Gold prices surged on MCX, breaching 1 lakh per 10 grams amid Israel-Iran tensions and a weaker dollar. Silver also saw gains, while geopolitical uncertainty and potential oil supply disruptions fueled safe-haven demand. Analysts suggest a 'buy on dips' strategy, anticipating further price increases in the coming months, with key support levels to watch.
Despite a massive attack by Israel on Iran, the United States still aims to proceed with planned talks on Sunday, according to a US official. Oman had scheduled the talks, involving Steve Witkoff, a negotiator close to President Trump.
Iran-Israel War news: In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking nuclear and military infrastructure deep within Iran, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons program. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared it a necessary act for Israel's survival and regional defense. The strikes have heightened tensions, raising fears of broader conflict and significant impacts on global trade and diplomatic relations.
Swati Khemani of Carnelian Asset Management remains optimistic about Indian equities, citing strong macro fundamentals and potential FII inflows of $1.5 trillion. She anticipates gradual rate cuts by the RBI and favors sectors like BFSI, manufacturing, pharma, and specialty chemicals.
People on social media have been commenting about the idea of only one person surviving the crash, calling it unreal, remarkable, a work of divine intervention, and a miracle.
The S&P 500 saw gains on Thursday. Oracle's positive AI forecast boosted market confidence. Tech giants like Microsoft and Nvidia also experienced growth. However, Boeing shares declined due to a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Rising Middle East tensions added to market concerns. Investors are anticipating potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
