Indian Shares Retreat After Trump's Hormuz Blockade Threat

Indian shares fell sharply after U.S.-Iran weekend negotiations on ending six weeks of war ended without an agreement, increasing concerns that the Middle East conflict will last longer than expected. The failed talks are a risk-off geopolitical shock that could weigh on Indian equities and broader emerging markets through higher volatility and weaker sentiment.

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Indian shares fell sharply after U.S.-Iran weekend negotiations on ending six weeks of war ended without an agreement, increasing concerns that the Middle East conflict will last longer than expected. The failed talks are a risk-off geopolitical shock that could weigh on Indian equities and broader emerging markets through higher volatility and weaker sentiment.