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Markets were slightly positive on Friday 17th July 2026, with Indian equities holding gains and global sentiment staying mixed. Sensex and Nifty traded in the green, while gains were restrained by renewed geopolitical tension and firmer crude oil prices.

Globally, the tone was cautious but not weak: US markets were broadly higher in the latest session, while Europe was mixed and Asia showed more divergence. Brent crude moved up again, which kept pressure on risk appetite even as lower volatility helped sentiment.[net]

For a quick read, today’s market setup looked like this:

• India: positive bias, led by banking, oil & gas, and broader sector strength.

• US: mixed-to-firm, with the Dow and S&P ahead and Nasdaq softer.

• Commodities: oil stronger, gold also firmer.

Overall, it was a constructive but cautious session, with oil and geopolitics the main overhang.