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Global stock markets face volatility amid rising oil prices and US-Iran tensions
Global equity markets experienced volatility on Friday, August 21, 2026, as investors balanced signs of economic resilience against rising geopolitical and inflationary risks. In India, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 ended the session largely flat, with the Sensex gaining 3.11 points and the Nifty edging up 20.15 points. While banking and metal sectors saw some buying interest, gains were capped by pressure in the IT, auto, and FMCG sectors.
Market sentiment was heavily influenced by elevated crude oil prices, with Brent crude trading near $93-$94 per barrel. This surge is linked to ongoing US-Iran tensions and concerns regarding energy supply stability. Additionally, rising global bond yields, particularly in the US Treasury market, added pressure to risk appetite.
In Europe, markets showed mixed results; the Stoxx 600 saw a slight gain despite a weekly decline, supported by strong manufacturing PMI data and luxury sector rebounds. In the US, stocks managed modest gains, aided by robust corporate earnings, even as the bond market remained jumpy due to shifting yield expectations.
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BSE Sensex · Brent crude · Geojit Investments Ltd · HDFC Bank · Iran · Kotak Mahindra Bank · NSE Nifty 50 · Reserve Bank of India · Tata Steel · United States · United States Treasury
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nifty closed at 24,231.85 on Thursday. navbharatlive.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The realty and metal sectors recorded gains in early trading sessions.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The IT sector was one of the weakest performing sectors.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rising crude oil prices and increasing US bond yields are creating investor concerns. www.prabhatkhabar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The BSE Sensex opened at 77,701.07 on Friday, an increase of 163.35 points. www.prabhatkhabar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Nifty 50 opened at 24,284.05. www.prabhatkhabar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brent crude oil prices traded above $93 per barrel. navbharatlive.com · www.prabhatkhabar.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Sensex closed at 77,537.72 on Thursday. navbharatlive.com