New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Global financial markets have been experiencing heightened volatility amid geopolitical tensions, shifting trade and tariff policies, central bank actions, persistent inflation concerns, currency and commodity price swings, and most recently, AI-led disruption.

Amid this market setup, the timeless quote by the English economist John Keynes feels more relevant than ever, where price action appears disconnected from traditional fundamentals.

Keynes' observation is a cautionary reminder that markets are not always efficient in the short term. His theory believes that human behaviour, like fear, greed, herd mentality, and narrative-building influence the prices. This is visible in the current environment - sharp rallie...