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Nifty slips below key averages amid geopolitical tensions

Nifty 50 index dropped 4%, wiping out previous gains due to escalating US-Iran tensions. The index fell below key moving averages, indicating a shift to cautious market sentiment amid rising crude oil prices.

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50 index fell
4%
index below
20, 50, and 100-day EMAs

The Nifty 50 index fell 4%, erasing gains from the previous three sessions, driven by rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. This surge in tensions led to a spike in global crude oil prices, pushing the index below its 20, 50, and 100-day EMAs. Market sentiment has shifted to cautious as volatility increases, putting bulls on the defensive.

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Sourcesnews.google.com

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