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Indian Stock Market Consolidates Amid Rising Tensions in West Asia
The Indian stock market closed Monday's session largely unchanged, as it consolidated following a recent recovery while traders continued to monitor developments in West Asia amid resurfacing tensions. After three straight weeks of gains, the Nifty 50 ended flat at 24,831, while the S&P BSE Sensex also closed flat at 78,603.
The broader markets were closed in the red, with the Nifty Midcap 100 index falling 0.18% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 dropping 0.45%, slightly outperforming the benchmark indices. This cautious sentiment can be attributed to the ongoing geopolitical developments in the region.
On the geopolitical front, the United States said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that attempted to breach its blockade, prompting Iran to vow retaliation. This triggered a rebound in crude oil prices after they had slipped last week to levels seen in the early days of the Iran conflict. The fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire on Wednesday, while escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are raising questions over fresh talks to end the conflict.
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| Index | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,400 | 24,600 | 24,800 | 24,831 |
| S&P BSE Sensex | 77,500 | 78,000 | 78,300 | 78,603 |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 24,900 | 25,000 | 25,100 | 25,090 |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | 24,400 | 24,600 | 24,800 | 24,750 |
Iran also reportedly said on Monday that it has no immediate plans to attend any talks with the United States. The escalating tensions in the region are likely to continue impacting the global markets and economy.
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