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 closed the week with a fall of 2.09%, marking its fifth straight weekly loss. Brent crude moved past $109 a barrel with tensions elevated in the Middle East, weighing on market mood. The Sensex plunged 1,734 points to close at 74,781. Investors fretted over expensive oil and global interest rates. Those concerns pressured local stocks. Nifty dropped under 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 continue to weigh on the market. Traders expect no quick relief.

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