{
  "id": 832074,
  "title": "Indian shares set for muted start as Middle East risks weigh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/indian-shares-set-for-muted-start-as-middle-east-risks-weigh",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-14T03:04:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434785/indian-shares-set-for-muted-start-as-middle-east-risks-weigh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian shares are anticipated to commence the trading day on Friday with minimal change, as the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate increase in September diminishes, balancing worries over ongoing Middle East tensions. As of 7:30 a.m. IST, Nifty futures were trading at 24,428 points, suggesting a subdued opening for the Nifty 50, which finished at 24,395.85 on Thursday. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex have declined by 0.7% and 0.5% this week, as growing tensions in the Middle East have overshadowed a robust earnings season and the expectation that the Fed will maintain interest rates for the near future. The United States indicated on Thursday that it might sustain a naval embargo on Iran indefinitely and intensify economic pressure on Tehran while negotiations for a ceasefire remain unsuccessful. However, Brent crude futures fell to $87 per barrel due to increased inventories and reduced global demand expectations, which counterbalanced geopolitical concerns. Foreign investors withdrew a total of 5.11 billion rupees ($53.54 million) worth of Indian shares on Thursday, marking their third consecutive day of selling. This trend was further influenced by unchanged U.S. producer price data for July, which dampened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in the coming month.",
  "summary": "Indian shares are expected to open little changed on Friday as reduced possibilities of a US Federal Reserve rate hike in September offset concerns regarding persistent tensions in the Middle East. GIFT Nifty futures were at 24,428 points as of 7:30 a.m. IST, indicating a muted start for the Nifty 50, which closed at 24,395.85 on Thursday. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex have dropped 0.7% and 0.5%,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Indian shares end muted on Mideast uncertainty",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/indian-shares-end-muted-on-mideast-uncertainty",
        "published": "2026-08-13T13:43:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Quartz",
        "title": "U.S. consumer sentiment is sliding again as Middle East conflict pushes up cost of living",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/u-s-consumer-sentiment-is-sliding-again-as-middle-east-conflict",
        "published": "2026-08-14T17:20:34.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}