LIVE BLOG18 Jun 2026 | 07:51:43 AM ISTAdding to the positive sentiment, crude oil prices have fallen sharply, easing concerns over inflationary pressures and the country's external sector.SynopsisSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Domestic equity markets traded in positive territory on Wednesday, though the Sensex and Nifty gave up a part of their early gains as investors booked profits at higher levelsSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Analysts believe Indian equities are likely to maintain their gradual upward momentum as geopolitical tensions continue to ease and optimism grows over a potential agreement to end the West Asia conflict. Adding to the positive sentiment, crude oil prices have fallen sharply, easing concerns over inflationary pressures and the country's external sector. Show more Show less1 New UpdateSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: FPIs pump record funds into G-Secs after policy shiftTax exemptions on interest income and capital gains, a broader investment universe, and the removal of investment limits have driven record foreign inflows into the government bond market this month.​Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: US stocks: Nasdaq, S&P fall over 1% as Fed holds rates; traders raise hike betsThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell more than 1% on Wednesday as investors ramped up bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike after new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stressed the need to curb inflation, while other policymakers signalled that interest rates could rise later this year.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Dollar clings to two-month peak as Fed rate-hike bets mount, yen slidesThe U.S. dollar held near a more than two-month high on Thursday as investors increased bets on further Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, adding fresh pressure on the Japanese yen and pushing it closer to levels that could trigger official intervention.​Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Gold recoups losses as oil prices fall on Iran dealGold prices climbed more than 1% on Thursday, recovering from the previous session's losses, as crude oil prices extended their decline following the signing of an interim agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the conflict.​Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Global Market Today: Asian shares gain as US-Iran deal takes effectU.S. stock futures, Asian shares advanced, while oil prices extended their decline after President Donald Trump signed an interim agreement to end the conflict with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, boosting investor sentiment and easing concerns over global oil supplies.​Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Stocks in news: IFCI, Tata Motors, General Insurance Corp, Corona Remedies, HFCLIn today's trade, shares of IFCI, Tata Motors, General Insurance Corp, Corona Remedies, HFCL, and several others will be in focus amid a host of news-driven developments.​Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a positive startGIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded higher by 129.50 points, or 0.54 per cent, at 24,085, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a positive start on Thursday.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdayIndian stock markets ended the session in positive territory on Wednesday, with both the Sensex and Nifty advancing over 0.4% each, marking their fourth consecutive day of gains. The rally was supported by optimism around the Iran–US deal framework and a sharp decline in crude oil prices, which have slipped below the $80 per barrel level.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex, Nifty on WednesdayIndian equity benchmarks ended higher, with the Sensex and Nifty advancing more than 0.4% each, extending their winning streak to a fourth straight session. Investor sentiment remained buoyant after the announcement of the Iran-US framework deal, while a sharp decline in crude oil prices—now below the $80-per-barrel mark—further supported the rally. Read more