- Rising geopolitical tensions as China asks refiners to suspend gasoline exports while Iran’s IRGC warns oil flow from the Persian Gulf may halt. US defence secretary Pete Hegseth indicated the conflict with Iran could last up to eight weeks. Prolonged war may disrupt gas and raw material supply for Indian firms, impacting profitability; avoid catching falling knives till tensions ease.
- Over 100 mainboard IPOs and 200+ SME IPOs are expected in 2026. Heavy supply of new listings may keep many existing stocks subdued.
- In its 130-year history, the Dow Jones has fallen over 1,000 points on 14 occasions with 12 of those declines occurring during Donald Trump’s presidency.
- Goldman Sachs cautions Brent crude could surge above $100 if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue for several weeks. Higher oil prices may fuel inflation, widen trade deficits and pressure equity markets, especially for oil-importing countries like India.
- Trading follows the “90–90–90 rule” where 90% of traders lose 90% of their capital within 90 months, highlighting the high risk of speculative trading.
- Nifty50 has remained largely range-bound — around 24,900 on 1st Aug 2024 and near similar levels on 1st March 2026, with highs near 26,300 and lows near 21,750 during this period.
