by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:12 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Middle East oil prices surged as a U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted vital shipping lanes. Iraq’s production is severely impacted, with potential shutdowns looming. Iran’s targeting of tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has halted traffic, forcing nations to seek...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold prices surged 1% on Wednesday, driven by escalating U.S.-Israeli air strikes against Iran that heightened geopolitical uncertainty and boosted safe-haven demand. This rebound followed a dip to a one-week low, influenced by a stronger dollar and reduced rate-cut...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expressed surprise at the “benign” financial market reaction to the Middle East conflict, suggesting it may take weeks for investors to fully digest the implications. He noted that markets typically react more strongly to...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The dollar surged to a three-month peak as the Middle East conflict fueled fears of escalating energy prices, impacting the euro significantly. Investors sought refuge in the greenback amidst a ‘risk-off’ sentiment, driving oil and gas prices sharply...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Escalating Middle East conflict sent global markets into a tailspin Tuesday, with cash emerging as the undisputed king. Investors dumped gold, bonds, and stocks, seeking refuge in the U.S. dollar and oil. This dramatic shift, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, saw...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Following U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iranian crypto exchanges saw a significant surge in outflows, exceeding $2 million in one hour. Researchers noted an eightfold increase in peak hourly outflows from Nobitex, suggesting ordinary Iranians and potentially state-aligned...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
U.S. stocks declined Tuesday as concerns over the Middle East conflict’s duration and its impact on inflation intensified, pushing oil prices higher. Despite broad-based selling and a rise in the volatility index, indexes recovered significantly from early lows....
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 8:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 7:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian stock markets, NSE and BSE, resumed normal trading on Wednesday, March 4, following the Holi holiday observed on March 3. This comes amidst heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have unsettled global markets and led to a surge in crude oil...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 6:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Despite early year market stagnation and global shocks like geopolitical unrest and AI disruption, Wall Street bulls remain optimistic for the S&P 500, targeting a 10% rise by year-end 2026. Strategists cite expected strong US economic growth and corporate...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 6:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Foreign investors pulled out a significant $751.4 million from Indian equities on March 2, ending a strong February inflow. This reversal, driven by escalating Middle East tensions, signals a cautious near-term outlook for foreign fund flows. Despite this, overall FPI...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 6:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian stocks are poised for a weak opening, mirroring Asian markets amid ongoing US-Israeli attacks on Iran. The Nifty has breached key technical supports, with analysts identifying crucial zones between 24,600 and 24,300. Experts advise capitalizing on dips for...
by ET Markets | March 4, 2026 6:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold loan companies expect a significant increase in demand. Record gold prices, fueled by geopolitical tensions, are driving this trend. MSMEs and individuals are likely to seek quick, collateral-backed loans. This will help manage inventory, operational expenses,...
by ET Markets | March 3, 2026 9:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold and silver prices fell as a stronger US dollar and fading rate-cut prospects weighed on bullion, despite escalating Iran conflict. Spot gold dipped while silver, platinum, and palladium also retreated, though analysts expect safe-haven flows and geopolitical...
by ET Markets | March 3, 2026 9:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Sterlite Technologies and BEL show strong bullish setups, offering near-term upside as technical indicators signal trend reversals and momentum gains.
by ET Markets | March 3, 2026 9:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Wall Street’s main indexes opened sharply lower as investors weighed the impact of a widening Middle East conflict on inflation and global trade. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all retreated at the opening bell, reflecting growing concerns over geopolitical risks...
by ET Markets | March 3, 2026 8:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
US gasoline prices jumped 11 cents to $3.11 per gallon as oil futures surged amid escalating United States–Iran tensions. Benchmark US crude rose 8.6% to $77.36 a barrel, while Brent crude climbed 6.7% to $81.29, reflecting fears of disrupted global oil...
by ET Markets | March 3, 2026 8:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Tuhin Kanta Pandey said Sebi is monitoring speculative activity in short-dated options while affirming futures remain healthy. Regulatory measures aim to curb excesses without broad action. The regulator also clarified IPO NOC, pre-listing frameworks, and new mutual...
by ET Markets | March 3, 2026 7:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold and silver on MCX fell sharply on Tuesday as investors booked profits after Monday’s surge driven by escalating tensions involving United States, Israel and Iran. With markets weighing conflict risks and key US data ahead, analysts say volatility in precious...
