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

Economic Times 21 August 2026 at 05:59 am 1 min read 1 views Read Original
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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