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The echoes of the Israel-Palestine conflict reverberate in the financial realms, with Nifty 50 and Sensex grappling with a 1% decline each in early trading on October 9. The geopolitical tremors have sent shockwaves through the market, introducing a wave of uncertainty that investors are navigating cautiously.
Below are the market openings:
Nifty 50 opened at 19,539.45, slipping 0.90% to a low of 19,480.50.
Sensex opened at 65,560.07, witnessing a 0.85% dip to a low of 65,434.61.
While a slight recovery has been observed, the market cap of BSE firms experienced a dip from ₹320 lakh crore to ₹316 lakh crore, marking a decrease of ₹4 lakh crore. As the market finds its footing, the BSE market cap has seen a subsequent rise to about ₹317 lakh crore.
According to some analysts the the market sentiments are likely based on the below five factors:
Global Jitters: The Israel-Palestine conflict, a geopolitical hotspot, has sparked global concerns. The uncertainty surrounding the war's trajectory has sent shockwaves not only through the Middle East but also into international financial markets.
Oil Price Surge: A 4% surge in crude oil prices intensifies the market unease. The fear of supply disruptions in West Asia adds another layer of complexity, potentially impacting India's trade and fiscal dynamics.
Market Cautious Ahead of Q2 Earnings: Investors are treading carefully ahead of India Inc.'s Q2 earnings. Anticipation of a softer quarter and cautious optimism in various sectors contribute to the market's guarded stance.
Interest Rates and Economic Slowdown: Lingering concerns over rising interest rates and global economic slowdown persist. Recent cues from the US and RBI's stance have left investors in a contemplative state.
FII Selling: Foreign institutional investors have been actively offloading Indian equities, reflecting a cautious approach amidst changing global dynamics.
These are some of the concerns that are highlighted, accordingly, there might be others as well!
For more details with expert opinions, individuals can refer to the article by Mint.
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