Indian stock markets closed lower on Friday. The Sensex and Nifty experienced a second day of declines. Investors booked profits amid mixed corporate results and cautious global sentiment. A stronger US dollar and the Federal Reserve’s stance on rate cuts impacted investor mood. Banking stocks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank faced pressure. The market sentiment was bearish.
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Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.