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MARKETS HIT 2-MONTH LOW ON OIL SURGE, ASIA SELLOFF
Hindustan Times Patna
|June 09, 2026
Indian shares fell on Monday, tracking a sharp selloff across Asian markets, while crude prices spiked due to an escalation of the Middle East conflict.
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Brent crude rose 4.3% to $97 a barrel as fresh Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon fuelled fears of wider conflict and oil supply disruptions.
This story is from the June 09, 2026 edition of Hindustan Times Patna.
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