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title: "Indian shares seen lower as yields, oil rise on Trump's Iran threat"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286995366.md"
description: "Indian shares are expected to open lower as bond yields and oil prices rise following President Trump's threats against Iran. GIFT Nifty futures indicate a drop below Tuesday's closing level. Foreign investors sold Indian shares worth 24.58 billion rupees on Tuesday, contributing to a record annual outflow. Key stocks to watch include Hindalco, Zee Entertainment, and BPCL, with varying quarterly earnings results."
datetime: "2026-05-20T02:51:18.000Z"
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# Indian shares seen lower as yields, oil rise on Trump's Iran threat

May 20 (Reuters) - Indian shares are likely to open lower on Wednesday, tracking broader Asian markets, as bond yields and oil prices remain elevated following U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats to strike Iran. GIFT Nifty futures were at 23,417, as of 7:13 a.m. IST, indicating that benchmark Nifty 50 will open below 23,618, the closing level on Tuesday. Trump said that the U.S. may

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