The benchmark Indian equity indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open sharply higher on Monday, supported by easing crude oil prices and improving global sentiment.
Investor confidence strengthened after reports indicated that the Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon following negotiations between the United States and Iran. The development pushed crude oil prices significantly lower, offering relief to global markets.
On Friday, May 22, 2026, the NSE Nifty 50 ended 65 points or 0.27% higher at 23,719, while the BSE Sensex gained 232 points or 0.31% to settle at 75,415.
GIFT Nifty was trading near the 23,970 mark, up around 280 points or 1.18%, indicating a strong gap-up start for domestic equity benchmarks.
Reports suggest that the United States and Iran have agreed to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, although final negotiations are still underway. The US naval blockade reportedly remains in place for now.
US President Donald Trump stated that an agreement with Iran had been “largely negotiated”, with further details expected to be announced soon.
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher on Monday after the sharp fall in crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment across the region.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 2.75% to reach a record high of 65,081.96, marking its first move above the 65,000 level. The broader Topix index also advanced 0.65%.
Markets in Hong Kong and South Korea remained closed due to public holidays.
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US stock markets will remain shut on Monday on account of the Memorial Day holiday.
During Friday’s regular trading session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 294.04 points or 0.58% to close at 50,579.70. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to settle at 7,473.47, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.19% to end at 26,343.97.
Crude oil prices witnessed a sharp decline after reports of progress in negotiations surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped around 5% to $91.65 per barrel, while Brent crude futures traded nearly 5% lower at $98.30 per barrel.
On COMEX, crude oil prices declined 4.93% to trade at $91.84 a barrel.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar against a basket of six major currencies, fell 0.27% to 98.97.
Meanwhile, the Indian rupee appreciated 0.53% to close at 95.69 against the US dollar on May 22.
Indian markets are expected to witness strong buying momentum at the opening bell, supported by easing geopolitical concerns, falling crude oil prices and positive global market cues.
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Published on: May 25, 2026, 8:20 AM IST
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