Stock market today (August 5, 2026): Sensex, Nifty jump as US-Iran peace deal hopes rise, crude oil prices fall
GIFT Nifty futures indicated a firm start to the trading session on Wednesday on back of US-Iran peace deal hopes and crude prices sliding.
Source: RSS · August 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM · AI-assisted report
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 AUGUST 2026 —
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GIFT Nifty futures indicated a firm start to the trading session on Wednesday on back of US-Iran peace deal hopes and crude prices sliding.
RSS carried the initial report; this story will be extended as more of the picture emerges.
Global development — watch for knock-on effects on oil prices, the ringgit, and KLCI risk sentiment.
The move feeds directly into the daily read on the KLCI, the ringgit, and commodity-linked sectors that anchor the Malaysian market.
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Malaysia Impact
Global development — watch for knock-on effects on oil prices, the ringgit, and KLCI risk sentiment.