As the world edges closer to Trump’s August 1 tariff ultimatum, global leaders are not negotiating — they’re surrendering. One by one, governments are lining up not to bargain but to beg. And no moment captured this global humiliation more than European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s surreal visit to Trump’s private golf course in Scotland, where, in a scene more befitting a medieval court than modern diplomacy, she presented Europe’s tribute.
The stock market is currently in the midst of the Q1 FY2026 earnings season, and two key sectors which often shape market sentiment – Information Technology and Retail — find themselves at a crossroads.
According to market analysts, the retail sector maintains its momentum through consumption growth even though profit margins face challenges. There are, however, no such visible tailwinds for the IT sector during these times. Hence, such divergent earnings pressures could present selective opportunities rather than sector-wide calls.
Geopolitical uncertainties and a volatile global landscape often unsettle investors, but history shows “these are among the best times to invest,” says Arun Patel, Founder and Partner at Arunasset Investment Services in an exclusive interaction with Bizz Buzz.
