Indian shares opened lower on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session after Iran seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region.
Brent crude prices surged toward $104 a barrel as the U.S.-Iran remained locked over the control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.