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Asian Markets Rally, Crude Plunges on US-Iran Peace Deal Announcement at Strait of Hormuz
Asian equities advanced sharply and crude oil prices fell steeply after signs of a preliminary US-Iran peace deal, including reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump confirmed the agreement, which boosts hopes of lower global inflation and reduced pressure on central banks.
BSE Sensex Crashes Over 900 Points, Nifty50 Near 23,100 as US-Israel-Iran Tensions Fuel Sell-Off
Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on June 8, 2026, with the BSE Sensex crashing over 900 points and the Nifty50 falling near the 23,100 mark. The sell-off was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, along with a surge in crude oil prices. Technical indicators show a weak setup with key support at 23,000-23,100.
BSE Sensex, Nifty50 Drop Amid US-Iran Tensions and Oil Price Surge
The BSE Sensex and Nifty50 indices fell by around 1% due to escalating US-Iran tensions and rising crude oil prices. This decline erased over Rs 3 lakh crore from the market cap of BSE-listed companies. Investors are cautious amid geopolitical uncertainties and foreign institutional investor outflows.
Sensex, Nifty Gain as RBI Holds Repo Rate Steady at 5.25%
The BSE Sensex and Nifty50 indices remained in positive territory after the Reserve Bank of India decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. This decision has bolstered market sentiment, with domestic institutional investors continuing to support the market despite foreign outflows.
BSE Sensex Rises 400 Points; Nifty50 Surpasses 23,600
The BSE Sensex opened over 400 points higher, while the Nifty50 surpassed 23,600, driven by gains in Asian equities. Crude oil prices rose by 2%, adding to market dynamics.