In this video, we explain why geopolitical and domestic tensions are likely to take centrestage in 2018 and impact stock markets.
Edited Highlights
1:57 Since the last few days of 2017, many commentators have expressed apprehension that the rally in stocks may not last too long
2:05 They are pointing to a sharp correction in mid cap stocks since the valuations have run very high
2:27 When so many people are apprehensive that a rally may not continue, typically during such times reverse starts happening
3:24 2018 might well be a year when geopolitical tensions might come to haunt us. Internal politics and geopolitical issues will start taking centrestage
3:50 Whenever the trouble goes beyond a certain proportion, it may hit the stock markets
4:18 I am also expecting some geopolitical tensions this year
4:43 Investors should be on guard for eventualities in the political sphere
5:11 Apart from that, the Union Budget 2018 would be another thing to reckon with
