Stock markets extend winning run to third day on U.S.-Iran deal; Sensex up 544 points
Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, saw significant gains for the third consecutive day following a U.S.-Iran peace deal. The agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz helped lower global crude oil prices, boosting investor sentiment.
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Market stability is heavily influenced by geopolitical de-escalation and energy prices, which directly impact global economic health.
Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rose for the third consecutive day on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), propelled by a positive trend in global markets and softening crude oil prices following a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
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