How could US Iran tensions affect the S&P 500 today?

Geopolitics can lift volatility and compress valuations. With neutral RSI near 48 and ADX near 14, trend strength is weak, so headlines can drive swings. Watch 6993 to 7002 as resistance. If tensions ease, defensives may lag and cyclicals can catch a bid. If they rise, expect a risk-off sentiment tilt.

Which Indian sectors are most sensitive to Middle East escalation?

Oil-linked moves affect airlines, logistics, and paint makers on input costs. OMCs and chemicals feel crude swings too. IT exporters can benefit from a softer rupee if risk rises. Utilities and staples often gain in risk-off sentiment. Keep position sizes modest and consider hedges if exposure is concentrated.

Should I hedge rupee risk now?

Consider partial hedges if your portfolio has high USD exposure, especially in global funds or import-heavy firms. Use simple, liquid tools and size hedges to your timeline. Review costs and rollover risks. If US Iran tensions ease, unwind gradually rather than all at once to avoid timing errors.

What indicators best capture today’s ^GSPC risk profile?

RSI at 48.17 signals neutrality, ADX at 14.39 shows a weak trend, and ATR at 79.77 points to active intraday ranges. Bollinger upper near 6993.06 and the 7002.28 year high are key resistance. Rising volume versus average suggests engaged flows reacting to geopolitical headlines.

Law and Government

^GSPC Today: February 28 – US-Iran Strike Risk After Geneva Talks Stall

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

US Iran tensions are back in focus after stalled Geneva talks. The US signaled it is not happy and kept force on the table, while allies told citizens to leave parts of the region. A separate Iranian missile claim lacks US intelligence backing. For ^GSPC, this backdrop often pushes risk-off sentiment, tighter ranges, and rotation into defensives. Indian investors should track crude risk, rupee sensitivity, and how global funds reposition as volatility picks up around geopolitics.