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Global tensions

Sensex falls 493 points and Nifty slips 133 as geopolitical tensions and weakness in IT, realty and PSU bank stocks weigh on markets.

Donald Trump praises Israel as a key US ally, while Iran imposes stricter controls on Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.

Indian stock markets are in a consolidation phase, with Nifty and Sensex extending losses as global factors, crude oil prices, and volatility impact investor sentiment.

Gold prices rose 5.77% this week, supported by geopolitical tensions, easing crude oil prices and steady demand, while silver edged lower.

Indian markets closed the week lower as Sensex and Nifty fell about 1.5%, with global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and cautious investor sentiment weighing on trade.