Can the Russia Sanctions Bill waiver by Donald Trump bring more relief to Indian markets?
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- ✓US President Donald Trump waived Russia sanctions on October 16, easing uncertainty for Indian markets.
- ✓The Sensex and Nifty recorded their biggest weekly gains since April 2026, led by a strong rebound in IT stocks.
- ✓However, crude prices topping $110 a barrel on October 16 remain a key risk for investors.
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Trump's Russia sanctions waiver eases one source of uncertainty for Indian markets as the Sensex and Nifty extend their recovery, led by IT stocks. However, crude prices topping $110 a barrel remain a key risk.
US President Donald Trump's decision to waive new sanctions and tariffs under America's Russia sanctions law could provide some relief to Indian markets by removing an immediate source of uncertainty over the country's purchases of Russian oil.
The Sensex and Nifty recorded their biggest weekly gains since the first week of April 2026, supported by a strong rebound in IT stocks. However, with crude prices surging amid escalating geopolitical tensions and Brent briefly crossing $110 a barrel on Friday, October 16, the outlook for equities remains closely tied to energy prices and global risk sentiment.
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