New Delhi, March 18 -- Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, oil prices are surging again, with Brent crude hovering around $108 a barrel. This has been a primary consequence of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route, are driving up energy prices. Such a development has a direct impact on transportation, logistics, and everyday consumption worldwide. That is why this geopolitical stress is not just a passing headline; it can directly influence your cash flows and personal finances, as well as long-term investment returns, regardless of the asset class you invest in.

Market veteran Ajay Bagga elaborates on these developments. "We have seen most asset ...