US attack on Iran news
U.S. under President Trump on June 21–22, 2025,launched coordinated airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—using B‑2 stealth bombers with bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles.This has raised tensions in the Middle East, and in global markets over the weekend. Reactions : Oil prices surged—Brent crude spiked ~$3–5/barrel, with risk premiums rising on concerns around the Strait of Hormuz Again global fear has risen which has led to money withdrawn from the global equities, and investment in gold for safer returns amid escalating tensions. Will it Impact Indian Stock Market Since India heavily relies on oil imports, the increase in crude oil prices will effect its transports, logistics and consumer goods sectors. b) Foreign investor sentiment Risk-averse FIIs may reduce exposure to emerging markets like India during geopolitical volatility. This will inflate the input costs, putting pressure on Indian Rupee and creating new inflat...