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Indian Stock Market Expected to Open Higher on Monday Amid Global Cautiousness

The Indian stock market is poised to open on a positive note on Monday, despite mixed cues from global markets. The escalation of US-Iran tensions in the Middle East has led to a cautious atmosphere, with investors awaiting developments on the peace talks between the two nations.

Global Markets

Asian markets traded mixed on Sunday, with investors showing apprehension over the rising tensions between the US and Iran. US stock futures declined on Monday due to uncertainty surrounding the peace talks. The mixed global cues have not had a significant impact on the Indian stock market, with the Gift Nifty indicating a positive start for the Indian benchmark indices.

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Gift Nifty and Nifty Futures

The Gift Nifty was trading at around 24,468, a premium of nearly 100 points from the Nifty futures' previous close. This suggests that investors are optimistic about the Indian stock market, despite the global cautiousness.

Crude Oil Prices

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The escalating tensions between the US and Iran have led to a surge in crude oil prices. Brent crude oil price rallied 6.10% to $95.89 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures surged 7.49% to $90.13 a barrel.

Gold and Silver Prices

The rise in crude oil prices has led to a decline in gold and silver prices. Spot gold price fell 1.4% to $4,762.09 per ounce, while US gold futures for June delivery dropped 2% to $4,781.90. Spot silver price declined 1.7% to $79.42 per ounce.