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Global oil markets are experiencing sharp volatility due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, sparking fears of economic fallout. While crude prices have surged, economists suggest the reaction is largely emotional, with market fundamentals and economic implications creating a complex dynamic. Asian economies, heavily reliant on imported energy, are particularly vulnerable and are considering emergency responses.

The India VIX eased on Tuesday after having doubled over the past month. US President Donald Trump’s remarks hinting at a possible end to the Iran conflict helped ease concerns around global oil supplies and possible inflation. The decline in volatility, along with a sharp drop in crude prices, lifted sentiment and raised hopes of a short-term Nifty 50 recovery.

Gold and silver prices surged on the MCX after comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting the Middle East conflict could end soon lifted sentiment in precious metals. Silver jumped more than Rs 11,000 per kg while gold gained nearly Rs 1,500 per 10 grams amid heightened volatility in global commodity markets.

Global markets face volatility due to US-Iran tensions. Indian markets are impacted by rising crude oil prices. Analysts suggest focusing on nearly 40 stocks in sectors like defence, pharma, banking, infrastructure, and FMCG. These sectors offer resilience or potential benefits during geopolitical stress. Investors can protect portfolios by considering these strategic picks.

Indian markets face a geopolitics-driven selloff. Varun Saboo of Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers suggests a bottom-up approach, focusing on fundamentally strong stocks. He believes domestic institutional liquidity provides a floor. Saboo sees opportunities in sectors like IT, where AI fears are overblown. This is a time to buy quality at distressed prices.

Individuals and domestic mutual funds together now hold about 36 per cent of the free float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 companies, said SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, addressing the 30th anniversary of Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Wall Street stocks rebounded sharply in late trading Monday, reversing earlier losses after President Trump indicated the U.S.-Iran conflict might be nearing an end. This late surge followed a volatile session driven by oil price fluctuations and concerns over potential stagflation, with tech shares leading the gains.

Sensex and Nifty plunged nearly 2% as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and escalating West Asia tensions triggered heavy selling. Foreign fund outflows and a weaker rupee added pressure. Analysts recommend Apollo Pipes, Aurobindo Pharma and Tata Steel for potential short-term gains.