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June 22, 2026 6:31 PM

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Global crude oil prices decline after US-Iran talks

Global crude oil prices declined today after US and Iranian officials wrapped up their first round of talks in Switzerland. Brent crude slipped by 1.7 per cent to 79 US dollars and 17 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped half a per cent to 75 US dollars and 32 cents pe...

June 22, 2026 5:48 PM

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Rupee closes at 94.68 against US dollar

In the forex market today, the rupee depreciated by 35 paise to close at 94 rupees and 68 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 100.90 in intra-day trade.

June 22, 2026 5:46 PM

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Gold and silver prices rise in domestic bullion market

In the Indian bullion market, 24 carat Gold was trading 1.2 per cent up at 1 lakh 49 thousand 360 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading 2.3 per cent higher at 2 lakh 39 thousand 260 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago.  At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Gold for August contract was trading...

June 22, 2026 5:43 PM

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Most Asian markets close higher, reflecting positive investor sentiment

Most Asian stock market indices ended higher today, reflecting positive investor sentiment across the region. Taiwan's Taiex emerged as the top performer, soaring 2.7 per cent after touching a record intraday high of 47,871. China's Shanghai Composite gained 1.8 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei 225 cl...

June 22, 2026 5:03 PM

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Sensex, Nifty gain nearly 0.4% on optimism over US-Iran talks

Benchmark domestic equity indices ended nearly 0.4 per cent up today, buoyed by growing optimism over progress in US-Iran talks aimed at ending the months-long conflict in West Asia. The Sensex rose 291 points to close at 77 thousand and 94, while the Nifty jumped 90 points to settle at 24 thousand ...

June 22, 2026 4:22 PM

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Sensex rises 291 points, Nifty settles above 24,100

Benchmark domestic equity indices ended nearly 0.4 per cent up today, buoyed by growing optimism over progress in US-Iran talks aimed at ending the months-long conflict in West Asia. The Sensex rose 291 points to close at 77 thousand and 94, while the Nifty jumped 90 points to settle at 24 thousand ...

June 20, 2026 3:53 PM

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Global crude oil prices register sharp weekly losses

Global crude oil prices rose yesterday but registered steep losses on a weekly basis. During the week, Brent crude August futures plunged more than 7.7 per cent to settle at 80 US dollars and 57 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate July futures shed over 8.6 per cent to end at 77 US dolla...

June 19, 2026 1:58 PM

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Benchmark equity indices trade nearly one per cent lower

Benchmark domestic equity indices were trading around one per cent lower in the afternoon session today. The Sensex shed 849 points to 76 thousand 561, while the Nifty dropped 228 points to 23 thousand and 940 when reports last came in. In the broader market on the National Stock Exchange, Midcap 10...