One of India’s leading construction companies saw FII selling of 1.74 crore shares during the March 2026 quarter. The net sell value came in at Rs 6,631 crore, while the stock declined 14.19%.

(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

In an environment where global uncertainty, rising crude oil prices, and fluctuating interest rate expectations are driving sharp market swings, the importance of trading psychology has never been greater. While investors often focus on data, valuations, and news flows, real success in markets increasingly depends on mastering one’s own mindset.

At its core, trading psychology refers to the emotional and mental state that influences decision-making—often determining success or failure more than strategy itself.

Why psychology matters more in current market

The present market backdrop is far from stable. Rising geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and currency volatility are creating sharp, unpredictable moves. Experts are advising caution and selective buying rather than aggressive risk-taking, highlighting the fragile sentiment in equities.

In such phases, emotions like fear and greed become amplified:

Fear triggers panic selling during corrections

Greed pushes investors to chase rallies at peak valuationsThis emotional cycle often leads to poor timing—buying high and selling low.

The Hidden Edge: Discipline Over Prediction

A critical insight from market behaviour is that even correct predictions don’t guarantee success. Poor risk management and emotional decisions can still lead to losses, as seen in real-world trading experiments.
This reinforces a key principle:
Markets reward discipline, not just intelligence.

Successful investors:

• Stick to predefined strategies
• Avoid impulsive trades
• Focus on consistency rather than quick wins
• Focus on Strengths, Not Mistakes

According to trading psychology research highlighted by noted clinical psychologist and investor Dr Brett Steenbarger, one of the most effective ways to improve performance is to identify and build on your strengths rather than obsess over flaws.

Every investor has unique strengths—whether it’s patience, research ability, or timing. The goal is to refine and align strategies around these strengths to create a sustainable edge.

The Trap of Overactivity in Volatile Markets

In uncertain times, many investors feel compelled to act constantly—buying, selling, and reacting to every headline. However, excessive trading often creates an illusion of control while eroding returns over time.

In fact, some of the best outcomes come from:

• Sitting through volatility
• Avoiding unnecessary trades
• Letting long-term trends play out
• Managing Market Psychology: Practical Framework

To navigate today’s markets effectively, investors should adopt a structured psychological approach:

1. Define a Clear Plan

Set entry, exit, and risk limits in advance to avoid emotional decisions.

2. Accept Losses as Part of the Game

Losses are inevitable—reacting emotionally only magnifies them.

3. Avoid Herd Behaviour

Markets often swing due to collective sentiment rather than fundamentals.

4. Control Position Sizing

Risk management is more important than predicting the next move.

5. Think Long-Term

Consistent, disciplined investing often outperforms short-term speculation.

The Bottom Line

In today’s uncertain and volatile market landscape, the biggest risk is not external—it lies within the investor. Emotional reactions, overconfidence, and impatience can derail even the best strategies.

Ultimately, successful investing is less about finding the perfect stock and more about cultivating the right mindset. Those who can remain calm, disciplined, and self-aware amid market noise are the ones most likely to build lasting wealth.

(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday he has attempted to meet with billionaire Citadel CEO Ken Griffin after the hedge fund executive blasted the mayor’s viral “Tax the Rich” video targeting him.

Mamdani said a member of his team reached out to Griffin but had not received a response.

“We reached out to set up a meeting,” Mamdani said Friday. “We’re still waiting to hear.”

“That continues to be an open invitation, and it’s part of invitations that I’ve made to a number of business leaders across the city,” he continued. “I’m there to listen and there to have a conversation that goes beyond places of agreement, but perhaps places of disagreement to hear honest reflection and critique, without putting any precondition on the nature of that conversation.”

BILLIONAIRE SAYS MAMDANI’S ‘TAX THE RICH’ VIDEO OUTSIDE HIS NYC APARTMENT WAS ‘CREEPY’ AND ‘FRIGHTENING’

The outreach comes after Mamdani posted a video on April 15 highlighting Griffin’s property while promoting a new pied-à-terre tax proposal.

In the video, the mayor — who has pledged to raise taxes on wealthy New Yorkers — stood outside Griffin’s 24,000-square-foot penthouse, which Griffin purchased in 2019 for $238 million, the most expensive residential sale in U.S. history.

Griffin later criticized the video, calling it a “creepy and weird” political advertisement.

A spokesperson for Griffin did not say whether he plans to meet with the mayor.

MAMDANI TAX BREAK PROPOSAL SPARKS FEARS AS BUSINESS LEADERS WARN OF ‘FRAGILE’ NYC ECONOMY

“Ken cares deeply about New York City and welcomes thoughtful, serious conversations about the policies that can grow the city’s economy and create more opportunity for all New Yorkers,” the spokesperson said in a statement to FOX Business. “Reckless political theater serves no purpose and undermines the future of one of the world’s most important cities.”

In the April video promoting higher taxes on wealthy New Yorkers and a pied-à-terre tax on second homes, Mamdani singled out Griffin’s penthouse as an example of what he called a “fundamentally unfair system.”

“This is an annual fee on luxury properties worth more than $5 million whose owners do not live full-time in the city—like this penthouse, which hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin bought for $238 million,” Mamdani said in the video.

Speaking at the Milken Conference in Los Angeles earlier this month, Griffin said Mamdani’s “frightening” video reaffirmed his decision to “double down” on business in Miami.

MAMDANI THANKS SAME BILLIONAIRE HE TARGETED IN TAX VIDEO FOR NYPD MONEY

“Mamdani has made it very clear—New York does not welcome success,” Griffin said during the panel.

Citadel is currently building a new headquarters in Miami, and Griffin reiterated plans to expand the company’s presence in Florida, citing the state’s pro-business policies.

The mayor’s office previously told Fox News Digital that Mamdani “wants all New Yorkers to succeed,” including Griffin, whom it described as a major employer in the city.

GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE

“That does not negate the fact, however, that our tax system is fundamentally broken,” the statement continued. “It rewards extreme wealth while working people are pushed to the brink.”

“The status quo is unsustainable and unjust,” it added. “If we want this city to become a place that working people can afford, we need meaningful tax reform that includes the wealthiest New Yorkers contributing their fair share.”

FOX Business’ Nikolas Lanum and Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.

Gold fell to a more than one-week low on Friday, as U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar climbed, while heightening inflation concerns due to the conflict in the Middle East reinforced bets for higher interest rates.

Spot gold was down 2.6% at $4,527.80 per ounce by 9:40 a.m. EDT (1340 GMT), its lowest since ‌May 5. Prices ⁠were ⁠down 4% so far this week.

U.S. gold futures for June delivery lost 3.2% to $4,535.

“There was a sell-off across the (precious metals) for a couple of reasons. The dollar is quite strong today. We’re also seeing not just a U.S. increase, but a global increase in (bond) yield rates,” said Edward Meir, an analyst at Marex.

Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields rose to a near ⁠one-year high, ‌increasing non-yielding bullion’s opportunity cost. The dollar was set for its highest weekly gain in two months, making greenback-priced gold more ⁠expensive for overseas buyers. [US/][USD/]

U.S. President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran was running out and left China with no major breakthroughs on trade or tangible help to end the war.
“The Chinese really didn’t offer much help in resolving the conflict, and we’re seeing crude oil move up, which reinforces the inflation narrative and that’s been very bearish for the metals,” he added. Crude oil prices have ‌risen more than 40% since the U.S.-Israel war on Iran began, leading to higher inflation globally. Central banks tend to hike interest rates during times ⁠of inflation, which in turn tends to dim non-yielding bullion’s appeal. [O/R]

Traders have largely priced out U.S. interest rate cuts this year while bets for a hike have risen, according to CME’s FedWatch Tool. [FEDWATCH]

Spot silver fell 8.7% to $76.26 per ounce, platinum lost 4.1% to $1,967.35, and palladium was down 1.9% at $1,409.75. All three were headed for weekly losses.

Silver fell as much as 9% earlier and was on track for its worst daily performance since March 3.

Oil prices flared up as much as 8% this week, ending Friday’s session over 3% higher after remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister weakened hopes of a near-term agreement to end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that Tehran has “no trust” in the United States and would engage in negotiations only if Washington showed seriousness. He added that Iran remains ready both for renewed conflict and for diplomatic solutions.

Crude oil price this week

Brent crude futures settled at $109.26 a barrel, rising $3.54 or 3.35%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude ended at $105.42 a barrel, up $4.25 or 4.2%. For the week, Brent advanced 7.84%, and WTI gained 10.48%, as uncertainty surrounding the fragile ceasefire in the Iran war continued to keep markets on edge.

Trump, meanwhile, said he was losing patience with Iran and had agreed with Chinese President Xi Jinping that Iran cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and must reopen the Strait. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which serves as the main export route for Gulf producers including Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Qatar.

The rhetoric between Washington and Tehran turned increasingly confrontational once again. Although the ceasefire remains in place, expectations of a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have diminished sharply.

Trump also concluded his visit to China. While Chinese President Xi Jinping did not publicly comment on discussions with Trump regarding Iran, China’s foreign ministry issued a statement saying, “This conflict, which should never have happened, has no reason to continue.”
Among the outcomes the market had been watching for from the U.S.-China summit, Trump said China agreed that Iran can’t possess a nuclear weapon. Tensions also flared between the two when Xi said the US and China’s relation could be in great jeopardy if the Taiwan issue wasn’t resolved.

Where are prices headed?

Analysts at Morgan Stanley said the global oil market is now in “a race against time,” warning that the factors limiting a sharper rise in crude prices may weaken if the Strait of Hormuz stays shut into June.

Despite disruptions impacting nearly 1 billion barrels of oil supply, crude prices are still below the highs reached in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Analysts led by Martijn Rats said the market entered the current crisis with stronger supply buffers, while investors largely continue to believe the strait will eventually reopen.

Morgan Stanley added that higher U.S. crude exports and softer Chinese imports have so far helped shield the market from a deeper supply shock. However, the brokerage warned that a prolonged closure of Hormuz could once again tighten global supplies if disruptions continue beyond what either China or the United States can manage comfortably.

Haitong Futures said markets remain cautious and warned the ceasefire may only be temporary. The brokerage added that stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran could trigger another escalation, pushing oil prices even higher.

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said Monday that disruptions to shipments through Hormuz could delay the return of stability to oil markets until 2027, potentially affecting around 100 million barrels of oil supply every week.

(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

Follow

Play Earnings CallPlay Earnings Call

Littelfuse, Inc. (LFUS) Analyst/Investor Day May 14, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

Company Participants

David Kelley – Head of Investor Relations
Gregory Henderson – CEO, President & Director
Peter Kim – Senior VP & GM of Industrial Business
Deepak Nayar – Senior VP & GM of Electronics Business
David Ruppel – Senior VP and GM of Passenger Vehicle Business & Commercial Vehicle Products
Karim Hamed – Senior VP & GM of Semiconductor Business – Electronics Segment
Abhishek Khandelwal – Executive VP & CFO

Advertisement

Conference Call Participants

Christopher Glynn – Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division
Luke Junk – Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division
David Williams – Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division

Presentation

Advertisement

David Kelley
Head of Investor Relations

All right. Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining us this morning for the 2026 Littelfuse Investor Day. We’re super excited to have everyone spend the morning with us and through lunchtime here in beautiful New York City.

For those of you that don’t know me, my name is David Kelley. I’m the Vice President of Investor Relations here at Littelfuse. We haven’t met before. We would love to spend some time with you today. And for those of you on the webcast, by the way, thank you for joining us as well. My e-mail address is on the website, so would love to speak with you as well. A lot of familiar faces and a lot of new faces in the crowd this morning. So looking forward to starting the conversation or for many of you continuing the conversation here.

Before we get rolling, I wanted to pull up the disclaimer slides for you to read here. These are, of course, available on our website where the presentation is also available. They’re also filed with a presentation with the SEC as well.

Advertisement

Before I turn it