Nifty50 and Sensex climb as oil drops on US‑Iran peace hopes

UPDATE - follow-up to Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 2,072 points, Nifty at 24,542 in closing auction session: The Nifty50 and the Sensex surged in Thursday’s trading session. The rally came after oil prices fell sharply, spurred by hopes that the US‑Iran conflict could be resolved faster. Traders linked the optimism to Democrats regaining control of the US Congress, which they expect may lead to a more proactive diplomatic approach. In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap 100 gained 1.87 per cent and the Nifty SmallCap 100 rose 0.56 per cent.

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Oil price movements often trigger quick reactions in Indian equity markets. A de‑escalation in the US‑Iran standoff typically eases risk sentiment, encouraging buying in large‑cap indices. The recent shift in US political power adds to expectations of a clearer foreign‑policy direction, which can further boost investor confidence.