The Hindu·3 min read·hard
Stock Markets decline in early trade as crude oil jumps to $91 per barrel
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Indian stock markets declined as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran impacted investor sentiment. Foreign institutional investors have also pulled back, contributing to a five-day losing streak.
Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) as elevated crude oil prices and rising tensions in West Asia weighed heavily on investors' sentiment.
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