ETMarkets Smart Talk: Israel-Hamas conflict could result in long term inflationary headwind: Naveen Kulkarni

“Geopolitical events have long-term consequences for equity markets, but they are difficult to quantify. These challenges often result in higher inflation, particularly in the form of higher crude oil prices. The crude oil price vector will be critical to assessing the long-term impact. Geopolitical concerns may put pressure on commodity prices, but a strong up-move is unlikely. SIP flows remain strong, and as long as investors focus on their risk tolerance, selecting mutual fund schemes should not be a challenge.”

Tesla Q3 Results: EV giant disappoints as discounts bite

Tesla reported lower-than-expected results for the third quarter, with sales reaching $23.35 billion, missing the forecasted $24.19 billion. Net profits also fell short at 66 cents per share instead of the expected 73 cents. Elon Musk’s price cuts on vehicles to increase sales have made investors nervous, causing Tesla’s share price to slide. However, Tesla’s stock valuation still surpasses other US car makers, and it has doubled in 2023.