Search+Investment IdeasSynopsisThe news mix could not be more confusing. On the one hand, the US House voted to halt Trump’s Iran war, and Israel and Lebanon again agreed to a ceasefire. But on the other, attacks on Gaza continued, there were fresh clashes between the US and Iran, and the talk emerging from Tehran remained defiant. So, don’t be surprised if the markets remain confused, with uncertainty being the predominant emotion. The market is not currently for those with a short-term outlook. Why? Because there are many macro headwinds. One will have to look and think beyond them to invest.It is very tough to be rational at two times: One, when the bulls are all over the place (as was the case in early 2024). And two, when bears are all over the place, like these days. When the bears dominate, it appears that the situation will remain the same forever. But the fact is the situation always changes. The current correction might have started in September 2024, but there were many voices in mid-2023 that warned about over-stretched ETMarkets.com 16 mins readJun 04, 2026, 02:15:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership