ETMarkets Smart Talk: A volatile October! Keep an eye on Israel-Hamas conflict and US Treasury Yields: Akhil Chaturvedi

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“It is crucial to remember that developments in West Asia, rising crude oil prices, and spikes in US treasury yields warrant some caution,” says Akhil Chaturvedi, Chief Business Officer, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company.

In an interview with ETMarkets, Chaturvedi said: “Any major escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict could introduce more near-term volatility, but for India, the macroeconomic factors seem stable, earnings growth is robust, and domestic liquidity remains strong” Edited excerpts:

October is turning out to be a roller coaster ride for investors in equity markets. Will geopolitical concerns have a long-term impact on equity markets if things escalate?
Investors in equity markets are facing uncertainty this October due to geopolitical concerns. While these concerns may cause short-term volatility, they are less likely to have a lasting impact on the equity markets.

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As of now, there hasn't been a significant global or Indian market impact. However, it's crucial to remember that developments in West Asia, rising crude oil prices, and spikes in US treasury yields warrant some caution.

Any major escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict could introduce more near-term volatility. For India, the macroeconomic factors seem stable, earnings growth is robust, and domestic liquidity remains strong.

While markets may be volatile, a significant correction hasn't materialised yet.

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