Middle East tensions, oil spike set the stage for a shaky market open
23-Jun-2025•Khyati Simran Nandrajog
Adobe Stock
Gift Nifty threw up a warning sign this morning (June 23, 2025), dropping 150 points in pre-market action. The message? Buckle up as it’s going to be a nervy start for Indian markets. Blame it on the global mood. With fresh tensions flaring up in the Middle East, oil climbing higher, and US markets looking shaky, traders are clearly playing it safe. The buzz of last week’s rally? It’s gone quiet for now. What’s going on? Gift Nifty futures hovered near
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