LIVE BLOG20 Aug, 2026 | 08:28:12 AM ISTSynopsisSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty extended its losing streak to seven consecutive sessions, falling 0.3% as crude prices remained elevated. Analysts expect the index to stay under pressure amid weak global cues, high oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions. Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Indian equity markets extended their losing streak to a seventh straight session on Wednesday, with the benchmark NSE Nifty50 declining 76.60 points, or 0.32%, to close at 24,078.30.Global Markets UpdatesS&P 500 futures rose 0.2% as of 10:45 a.m. Tokyo timeNikkei 225 futures (OSE) rose 1.1%Japan’s Topix rose 1.1%Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.2%Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.2%The Shanghai Composite rose 0.7%Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 0.2% Show more Show less1 New UpdateSensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Multi-cap funds offer equity-like returns with lower drawdownsInvestors seeking equity-like returns with relatively lower drawdowns may consider multi-cap funds, which spread investments across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks.Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold holds near 2-month high as yields, dollar slideGold hovered near its highest level in more than two months on Thursday after a surprise US Treasury liquidity support announcement pushed bond yields and the dollar lower. The softer dollar and declining yields boosted the appeal of the precious metal.Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Dollar near 3-month low as treasury moves ease bond market jittersThe US dollar remained under pressure on Thursday, hovering near a three-month low as investors weighed US Treasury measures aimed at calming the bond market. The moves followed a surge in long-term yields to their highest level since 2007.Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Oil prices steady as markets assess US-Iran war and Hormuz risksOil prices held steady in early Thursday trade as investors weighed the outlook for the US-Iran conflict and potential risks to shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Uncertainty over the geopolitical situation kept markets cautious.Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after bond rally, dollar steadyAsian stocks gained as easing pressure in the bond market lifted sentiment after the US Treasury announced plans to buy back longer-dated debt to help contain borrowing costs. Treasuries held on to their gains, while the dollar stabilised after sliding to a three-month low.Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stocks in news: Hyundai Motor India, BSE, HEG, Hexaware Tech and Oil IndiaShares of Hyundai Motor India, BSE, HEG, Ceigall India, Hexaware Technologies and several other stocks are likely to remain in focus during Thursday’s trading session following key corporate developments.Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a positive startGIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded higher by 126 points, or 0.52 per cent, at 24,216, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a positive start on Thursday.Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdayThe Indian stock market extended its losing streak on Wednesday, with the Nifty declining for a seventh straight session as oil prices edged higher after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington was not engaged in peace talks with Iran.Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty on WednesdayIndian equity markets extended their losing streak to a seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, August 19, with benchmark indices closing lower as investors turned cautious ahead of the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s FOMC minutes. Concerns that persistent inflation could limit near-term monetary easing weighed on market sentiment.