The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Markets end higher led by bank stocks; escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities weigh on investor sentiment
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Indian stock markets closed higher, led by banking stocks and positive sentiment following U.S. inflation data. However, gains were tempered by concerns over escalating hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Wednesday (July 15, 2026), bouncing back from previous session's sharp decline, led by bank stocks and a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may adopt a less aggressive monetary policy stance in the coming months.
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