New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The year 2026 has begun on an uneasy note for investors. After a strong multi-year run across several asset classes, markets are now grappling with mixed corporate earnings, global policy uncertainty, AI-led disruption in technology, and volatile commodity prices.

No major asset class has delivered a decisive breakout so far in 2026. In such an environment, discipline, not prediction, becomes the most valuable investment tool.

Here is a structured look at how different asset classes are performing and how investors should respond.

Indian equities have struggled to find momentum in the early part of 2026.

The Nifty 50 is down YTD by 2.7% and the Nifty 500 is down 2.38% as on 24 February. This comes on the back of ...