Crude spikes as Nifty stays weak near 23,885
Brent is up +2.93% and WTI +2.12% while Gift Nifty is down -0.06%; Nifty options PCR is 0.7534 with max pain at 24,000.
Other Telecom Services leads (+5.41%), Biotechnology lags
14 of 14 sector groups are positive — breadth backs the move.
Options pin the tape at 24,000.00
PCR 0.75 (call-writer edge), spot 23,885.15.
Sensex, Nifty Extend Losing Streak As Crude Rally And Weak Earnings Weigh On Sentiment
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Options Board
Shift since openPCR
0.74 → 0.75
call-writer edge
Max Pain
24,000.00
Spot
23,885.15
Radar
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Headlines
Since the openSensex, Nifty Extend Losing Streak As Crude Rally And Weak Earnings Weigh On Sentiment
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