📉 Markets Under Pressure as Geopolitical Risks Persist

Indian benchmark indices fell sharply, with the Nifty below 24,000 and Sensex sliding again amid lingering concerns over the Middle East conflict and volatile crude prices. Investor caution kept selling pressure alive across key sectors. Stocks such as InterGlobe Aviation have been active despite broader weakness, with some picking up on selective buying interest. The capital markets sector was among the standout performers in FY26, driven by heightened trading activity and brokerage involvement, with MCX India leading with a 143% rally over the fiscal year. 🪙 Precious Metals & Commodities Gold prices ticked higher in Asian trade as markets balanced inflation worries with safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty and key U.S. economic data ahead. 🌍 Global Selloff & Risk Aversion Geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on sentiment globally, driving volatility and broader selloffs — a factor cited as a drag on market confidence across asset classes. StockYard Take: With persistent geopolitical uncertainty and mixed economic indicators, financial markets are navigating heightened volatility. Defensive assets and sectors with strong fundamentals may offer relative stability as investors reassess risk in a shifting macro backdrop. #MarketNews #Nifty #Sensex #Gold #CapitalMarkets #GlobalEconomy #StockYardResearch