Sensex Plunges 1,734 Points to 74,781 as Brent Tops $109, Nifty Falls 2.09% in Fifth Straight Weekly Loss - HDFC Sky

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On Friday, Nifty finished the week with a fall of 2.09%, adding up to its fifth straight weekly loss. Brent crude rose beyond $109 a barrel over ongoing tensions in the Middle East, clouding market mood. The Sensex dropped 1,734 points to close at 74,781. Investors worried about expensive oil and global interest rates. Those concerns hit domestic equities hard. Nifty fell beneath a key support level. Analysts cautioned there could be more pain ahead. The latest drop extended a rough spell for Indian stocks. Reuters noted the decline. High oil costs and rate worries still hang over the market. Traders see no quick relief.

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