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Brent crude rose above $90 a barrel as escalating US-Iran tensions heightened concerns over global oil supplies.

Sensex fell over 500 points and Nifty slipped below 24,200 in early trade as weak global cues and rising crude oil prices weighed on markets.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Wednesday as banking and financial stocks advanced, supported by positive global market cues.

Crude oil prices surged as US-Iran tensions pushed Brent above $85 a barrel, lifting MCX crude oil futures by more than 4 per cent.

Global crude oil prices rose more than 4% as renewed US-Iran tensions heightened concerns over Middle East oil supplies and pushed Brent crude close to $80 a barrel.

Gold and silver prices extended their decline as geopolitical tensions and weak global cues kept bullion markets under pressure.

Sensex and Nifty opened lower as rising crude oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions dampened investor sentiment.

Gold and silver prices fell for a second straight session, with analysts advising investors to watch key support and resistance levels.

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on revived monsoon activity, fresh FII inflows and softer crude oil prices.

The Sensex and Nifty climbed nearly 1 per cent at the opening bell as investors flocked to IT, metal, pharma and chemical stocks.