Wall Street slumps as investors fear prolonged Middle East conflict, energy & defense stocks rally

Major Wall Street stock indices slumped sharply on Monday as investors braced for a protracted Middle East conflict. The downturn follows joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that resulted in the death of its Supreme Leader, triggering a geopolitical crisis. In retaliation, Tehran launched a barrage of missiles targeting Israel and American bases throughout the Gulf….

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Indian stock market: 15 key things that changed for market over weekend – Gift Nifty, US-Israel-Iran war to oil prices

The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Monday, as the escalating war in the Middle East rattled investors globally after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Asian markets traded sharply lower, while the US stock futures declined, and…

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Wall Street Week Ahead: Markets brace for turbulent week amid Middle East conflict; gold, treasuries in focus

Wall Street is preparing for a turbulent week ahead as the intensifying Middle East crisis dictates market sentiment. Geopolitical developments have moved to the foreground following the joint US-Israeli military strike against Iranwhich resulted in the death of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking officials. The rapidly shifting landscape across the Gulf…

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Indian stock market: 8 key things that changed for market overnight – Gift Nifty, Nasdaq, gold rates to US-Iran talks

The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Friday, following weak global market cues. Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended mostly lower overnight, amid selling in technology stocks. On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended choppy session on a mixed note, amid profit…

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