After opening on a weak note, the indices recovered in early trade before slipping again. The Sensex fell 450 points or 0.54 percent from day's high to 81,402.63, while the Nifty declined 135 points or 0.54 percent to 24,813.15.

Here’s how geopolitical events impact the stock market and how investors can protect themselves from the risks. How geopolitical events can impact the stock market Geopolitical events ...

The escalating tensions between Israel and Iran will likely hit business confidence in the GCC region, according to the latest geopolitical risk report by S&P Global Ratings, while analysts have warned of a trickle-down effect that could impact the region’s IPO pipeline and put valuations at risk.

Markets are now speculating on a US military intervention in Iran, and oil prices are jumping again. This has triggered a renewed safe-haven appeal for the dollar, although this appears dependent on the ongoing extraordinary circumstances.

Stock markets in the Middle East ended lower on Thursday with uncertainty looming after the U.S. decided to relocate personnel from the region ahead of nuclear talks with Iran.

Crude oil's surge to $74 is impacting India's economy, raising concerns about inflation and industry costs. Geopolitical risks, particularly involving Iran and Israel, fuel market volatility, causing FIIs to be cautious.

As global markets navigate the complexities of escalating geopolitical tensions and fluctuating economic data, investors are keenly observing the impact on various sectors. Penny stocks, though often considered a relic of past market eras,

Fed officials have largely expected that Trump's trade policies will have a stagflationary effect on the U.S. economy, simultaneously slowing growth and raising prices, with the monetary policy path - whether rate cuts or an extended hold of borrowing costs at the current level - dependent on which problem seems to be more serious.

Sensex and Nifty fell due to rising geopolitical tensions and crude oil prices. IT sector gained while pharma faced significant declines.

The close of last week saw significant turbulence across global financial markets, with equities experiencing a sharp downturn following an escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran. Friday's trading session was particularly volatile,