War Risks Rattle Markets as US and Iran Exchange Fire | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/08/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 08, 2026 at 06:43  |  46:59  |  Bloomberg Markets
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Summary

The video covers escalating US-Iran military tensions, market reactions with Asian stocks pulling back from record highs, and analysis from strategists on pricing a deal rather than war. Highlights include gold outlook, Indian earnings resilience and sector calls, risks in private credit markets, and Fed policy commentary emphasizing patience on inflation.

  • US and Iran exchange fire in the Persian Gulf, threatening the fragile ceasefire.
  • Asian markets pulled back slightly from record highs; oil gains but volatility eases.
  • Equity Group strategist Noureddine Al Hammoury says markets are pricing a framework deal, not the war; sees gold reaching $6000.
  • DoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach warns about opaque valuations and eroding trust in private credit.
  • Indian earnings season shows more beats than misses; Bajaj Finserv's Lakshmi Iyer favors large banks and brokerages, wary of small caps.
  • Lakshmi Iyer recommends diversifying into US equities (S&P 500, Nasdaq) for innovation and currency hedge.
  • San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly says the Fed is focused on price stability and that a prolonged conflict could spill over into inflation.
  • Markets are pricing equal probabilities of a cut or hike; most likely path is holding steady for now.
Trade Ideas
Nour Eldeen Al-Hammoury Journalist, Al Arabiya 18:23
Gold to $6000 on deal pricing
Gold will correct lower first but then rally to $6000 by the end of this year or beginning of next year, driven by markets pricing a deal rather than the war itself. The correction will be limited and the upside target remains intact.
GLD MED
Lakshmi Iyer Group President, Investments, Bajaj Finserv 27:18
Indian large banks valuations attractive
Indian large-cap banks are attractive because their valuations have corrected meaningfully, earnings are strong, and interest rates are likely on a long pause, providing tailwinds. The sector offers a good risk-reward within Indian equities.
Nifty Bank MED
Lakshmi Iyer Group President, Investments, Bajaj Finserv 28:56
Caution on Indian small caps
Indian small caps have rallied sharply but excessive euphoria is not warranted; further gains will be extremely stock-specific and the space is vulnerable given the crude oil joker and uncertainty. She advises caution rather than a blanket buy.
Nifty Smallcap 250 MED
Lakshmi Iyer Group President, Investments, Bajaj Finserv 29:14
Indian brokerages benefit from retail
Indian brokerages are well-positioned because capital markets are thriving with strong retail participation and derivative volumes, making the sector a cyclical beneficiary of retail momentum.
Indian brokerages LOW
Lakshmi Iyer Group President, Investments, Bajaj Finserv 37:57
Own US equities for diversification
US equities (S&P 500 and Nasdaq) offer diversification and are attractive because the US remains the hub of innovation. She recommends owning ETFs as a way to gain currency and geographic diversification.
SPY QQQ LOW
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