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US-Iran tensions

Sensex fell 813 points and Nifty dropped 203 points as rising crude prices, US-Iran tensions and IT stocks pressured Indian markets.

Sensex and Nifty extended losses for a second session as US-Iran tensions triggered selling across key sectors.

Sensex ended flat and Nifty gained 20 points as crude prices, global bond yields and US-Iran tensions kept investors cautious.

Gold prices rose 1.31% this week as US-Iran tensions and higher crude oil prices boosted safe-haven demand ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.

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.

Gold and silver prices fell as a stronger US dollar and higher US rate expectations outweighed safe-haven demand despite rising Middle East tensions.

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.

The United States carried out retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian military facilities after Tehran allegedly targeted commercial cargo vessel.

Crude oil prices climbed as escalating US-Iran tensions and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of supply disruptions.

Gold and silver prices declined on Wednesday as investors assessed US-Iran tensions, rising crude oil prices and broader market uncertainty.