Stock markets decline in early trade on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, spike in crude oil prices
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and a fresh spike in crude oil prices.The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 537.83 points to 77,642.89 in early trade. How long this would last and what would be its consequences are now in the realm of uncertainty,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.The market was slowly gaining strength on positive FII activity and improving macro fundamentals, he said.“The renewed U.S.- Iran tensions have put a temporary question mark on this positive development,” Mr.
- ▪Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and a fresh spike in crude oil prices.The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 537.83 points to 77,642.89 in early trade.
- ▪How long this would last and what would be its consequences are now in the realm of uncertainty,” V.K.
- ▪Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.The market was slowly gaining strength on positive FII activity and improving macro fundamentals, he said.“The renewed U.S.- Iran tensions have put a temporary quest
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and a fresh spike in crude oil prices.The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 537.83 points to 77,642.89 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 163.55 points to 24,235.15.From the Sensex pack, Asian Paints, InterGlobe Aviation, Reliance Industries, ITC, Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the major laggards.Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Power Grid and ICICI Bank were the gainers.Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, quoted 2.55% higher at $76.05 per barrel.“With the renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and the consequent spike in Brent crude to $76, the market is again back in uncertain territory.
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