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The Indian stock market concluded a truncated week on a relatively positive note, despite the absence of significant economic data releases. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 indices registered a marginal increase of 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively, as investors navigated through a volatile trading session.

The global crude oil market played a pivotal role in shaping the market sentiment, with prices reaching a three-year high of $126 per barrel. The surge in crude prices was primarily driven by stalled talks between the US and Iran, as well as US President Donald Trump's rejection of Tehran's proposal to remove the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This development has heightened concerns about the potential disruption to global oil supplies and has fueled speculation about the impact on the Indian economy.

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The market is likely to remain sensitive to global events, particularly developments in the oil market, in the coming weeks. As investors continue to navigate through a complex and uncertain economic landscape, it remains to be seen how the Indian equities will perform in the face of these global challenges.