Stocks To Watch For March 2: Investors should brace for a volatile Monday, March 1, as crude oil prices are likely to react sharply to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The recent US strike on Iran, the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz are likely to trigger a surge in oil prices. This spike will have ripple effects across multiple sectors in India, from energy to tourism to gold-linked financials. Investors should closely track these specific stocks on Monday, as market experts expect them to respond sharply to renewed Iran–Israel tensions that are driving oil prices, likely to push prices of safe‑haven assets and leading to volatility across risk‑sensitive sectors. Breaking It DownPowered via AIHow might geopolitical tensions affect global inflation?What sectors might benefit from rising gold prices?What impact does the Strait of Hormuz have on oil prices?Oil-Sensitive Stocks In FocusStocks tied to crude oil will be closely watched at the start of the week.
