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India-Pakistan conflict stressing you out? Here are 6 ways to drone-proof your portfolio

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] With Pakistan breaching the ceasefire agreement, stock market investors are worried whether India is headed for another round of military escalation. But as the saying goes, buy on the sound of cannons, sell on the sound of trumpets. It’s a wartime investing mantra as old as the markets themselves, and it’s ringing louder than ever. Warren Buffett’s classic wisdom echoes too—be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy. And if the history of India-Pakistan conflicts is any guide, markets have taken the hits and bounced back harder. Bajaj Broking has advised retail investors to avoid impulsive exits based on short-term geopolitical jitters. According to the brokerage, such downturns have historically been temporary. For long-term investors, these moments can actually present an opportunity to pick up fundamentally sound stocks at discounted valuations. Analysts, meanwhile, are recommending traders keep their leverag...

Will a fragile India-Pakistan ceasefire spark a stock market rally? 5 signs to read

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Despite heightened tensions at the borders, the announcement of an India-Pakistan ceasefire is expected to set Indian markets on an upward trajectory this week. The markets, which had been recovering from a recent correction, took a hit as tensions between the two countries escalated. Headline indices Sensex and Nifty fell over 1% on Friday. T However, it should be noted that the Indian government has said Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LOC) and the situation remains evolving by the minute. During the conflict, the stocks showed resilience with no major correction, which indicates strong underlying confidence. The ceasefire news is likely to further bolster that and support a market rebound. "With the announcement of a ceasefire, the lingering fear among investors is expected to ease further. As a result, we anticipate a positive start to the week," said Shruti Jain, Chief Strategy Officer, ...

Pakistan stock market falls 2% after India suspends Indus Waters Treaty over Pahalgam terror attack

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened sharply lower on Thursday after India imposed a series of tough diplomatic measures on Pakistan, following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. The benchmark KSE-100 index dropped 2.12%, or 2,485.85 points to 114,740.29 within the first five minutes of trading, as investors reacted to the escalating geopolitical tensions. India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced several decisions, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the immediate closure of the Wagah-Attari border. Visa exemptions under the SAARC framework for Pakistani nationals have also been revoked. This comes a day after the PSX had already ended sharply lower on Wednesday, following the International Monetary Fund’s move to slash Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 2.6%. Adding to the pressure, Fitch Ratings highlighted concerns over the weakening rupee, political instability, and security unrest in Kashmi...