Sensex plummets 573 points amid foreign fund sell-off

Geopolitical drama like this can shake up your investments or even impact prices of everyday stuff. The selloff hit all sectors, with PSU banks and FMCG stocks especially struggling. Foreign investors pulled out money, but domestic funds tried to soften the blow.

Rising oil prices hurt companies that rely on fuel, like airlines and manufacturers. Meanwhile, gold prices jumped as people looked for safer places to park their money—a classic move when things feel uncertain globally.