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 ...

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.

U.S. stock futures experienced significant declines following Israel’s airstrike on Iran, with S&P 500 futures dropping approximately 1.6%.

Indian benchmark indices edged higher on Monday, rebounding after two straight sessions of losses, despite lingering concerns over rising geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran that continued to impact global market sentiment.

The Nifty opened 415 points lower below the 24,500 mark, while the Sensex saw a drop of over 1,200 points in the early minutes of trading. The Midcap index has also declined by a similar quantum, while the Smallcap index is down by 400 points at the start of trade.

The Indian stock market braces for a volatile week as geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel rattle glo

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According VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, the impact on market will depend on how long the conflict lingers. In the near-term the market will be in a risk-off mode.