Indian shares opened lower on Tuesday, extending steep losses from the previous session as investors fretted about the potential impact of surging crude oil prices and a weakening rupee on the Indian economy.
Brent crude futures traded above $105 a barrel and the rupee slipped to another record low of 95.63 against the dollar after U.S. President Donald Trump said the fragile ceasefire between Washinton and Tehran was on "massive life support," raising fresh doubts over the chances of a lasting truce.
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Market Analysis
May 08, 2026 15:50 ET Manufacturing and services sector survey results and labor market data from main economies were the highlight on the economics news front this week. Factory orders and jobs report dominated the news flow in the U.S. Similarly, industrial production data from German garnered attention in Europe. In Asia, purchasing managers’ survey results from China and the central bank decision from Australia were in focus.