Indian stock markets experienced their sharpest fall since late September, with the Nifty dropping below 26,000. Investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, despite positive domestic growth figures and a recent rate cut. Global rate concerns and foreign fund outflows contributed to the downturn.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
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.