Markets in panic mode, gold and silver also hit: What's left for investors?
India Today
Since the Iran war began, the Sensex has fallen about 10.6%, while the Nifty has dropped nearly 11%. At the same time, gold and silver have also declined, leaving investors with limited places to hide.
The investing world feels shaken right now. Markets are falling, gold has lost its shine, and silver is slipping fast, with the same speed it was gaining a few months back.
At a time when investors usually expect at least one asset class to offer safety, the current market phase is telling a very different story. A rare moment when both risky and safe-haven assets are moving down together.
Since the Iran war began, the Sensex has fallen over 8,500 points, or about 10.6%, while the Nifty has dropped nearly 2,700 points, also around 10.6%.
At the same time, gold and silver have also declined, leaving investors with limited places to hide.
This rare situation, where both risky and safe-haven assets are falling together, has left many retail investors confused about what to do next.
Market experts say this is not a typical cycle.
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The gold rate today is around Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams for 24-carat gold, while 22-carat gold is near Rs 1.4 lakh, with prices edging higher after recent losses. Silver is also seeing a slight uptick after a volatile phase.
Early indicators suggest a positive start. GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 23,250.5 at around 08:24 am, indicating that the Nifty 50 may open above Thursday's close of 23,002.15.
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