Escalating geopolitical tensions from Iran's attack on Gulf energy facilities caused a sharp surge in crude oil prices above $110 per barrel, triggering global inflation fears and market sell-offs, compounded by the US Federal Reserve's signal of sustained higher interest rates amid hot inflation data.

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On March 19, 2026, the Indian stock market crashed with the Sensex dropping 2497 points (3.26%) to 74,207 and the Nifty 50 falling 776 points (3.26%) to 23,002, while global markets also declined sharply. Brent crude oil prices surged near $114 per barrel after the Iran attack, and the Indian rupee hit a record low of 92.63 against the US dollar, intensifying negative sentiment. The US Fed's decision to keep rates unchanged and projections of limited rate cuts amid high PPI inflation further pressured markets.

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