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‘Blood is on the streets’: Deepak Shenoy advises measured allocations as West Asia war rocks markets — Check details

Deepak Shenoy, CEO of Capitalmind AMC feels that retail investors should look at a “measured allocation” strategy and avoid panic selling amid this West Asia war and oil price rise driven market crash.

Mar 09, 2026 &03270909202631; 09:27 UTC www.livemint.com Trending 4/5

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -65/100

High impact Short-term (days)

WHAT THIS MEANS

West Asia geopolitical tensions are causing market volatility with rising oil prices, prompting financial advisors to recommend measured allocation strategies rather than panic selling. Retail investors are advised to maintain disciplined positioning amid the market downturn.

AI CONFIDENCE

75% High

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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Oil (WTI Crude)

CL=FCommodity

Expected to rise

West Asia conflict driving crude oil prices higher

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

Expected to decline

Market crash triggered by geopolitical tensions and oil price surge

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

High volatility expected

Risk-off sentiment affecting currency markets amid regional conflict

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FTSE MIB (Italy)

FTSEMIB.MIIndex

Expected to decline

European markets impacted by West Asia tensions and energy concerns

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Euro Stoxx 50

^STOXX50EIndex

Expected to decline

Eurozone equities under pressure from geopolitical risk and commodity inflation

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Implement measured, disciplined allocation strategy rather than panic selling; consider defensive positioning while maintaining long-term exposure. Monitor oil price levels and geopolitical developments for entry points in quality assets at discounted valuations.

KEY SIGNALS

Geopolitical risk premium in oil marketsPanic selling pressure in equitiesFlight-to-safety behaviorVolatility spike across asset classesEnergy sector strength amid oil rally

SECTORS INVOLVED

EnergyFinancialsConsumer DiscretionaryTransportation

Analysis generated on Mar 09, 2026 at 14:10 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Livemint. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

‘Blood is on the streets’: Deepak Shenoy advises measured allocations as West Asia war rocks markets — Check details

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