Explained: Why is stock market rising today even as Iran-US war escalates, oil prices cross $85

Indian equities rallied on Wednesday despite escalating Iran-US tensions and Brent crude crossing $85 a barrel, as investors bet the conflict will remain contained and global risk appetite improves on softer US inflation. Financial stocks led the gains, though analysts cautioned that geopolitical risks, inflation and oil prices remain key headwinds.

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