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Sensex and Nifty off to a choppy start amid Middle East uncertaint. What lies ahead?

Markets-Economic Times · 1h ago · 🇮🇳 India
Sensex and Nifty off to a choppy start amid Middle East uncertaint. What lies ahead?

On Friday, Indian equity markets faltered after an initial upturn, influenced by rising Brent crude prices nearing $94 and increasing US bond yields. Contrarily, the midcap and smallcap indices displayed resilience, climbing into positive territory. Market analysts predict a stable trading environment as crude prices stay high, while the Nifty VIX falling below 11 suggests a reduction in volatility and a boost in investor confidence.

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