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Nifty 50 and Sensex set to open gap down on May 5 amid US Iran war fears
Economy
Published on 5 May 2026
Gift Nifty hints at a red start as tensions rise
Indian benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex are expected to open gap down on Tuesday, May 5, following weakness in global markets. Escalating uncertainty around the US Iran war is a key trigger for risk-off sentiment. Gift Nifty trends are also pointing toward a negative start, suggesting both indices may begin the session in the red.
- Nifty 50 and Sensex may open gap down on May 5
- Global market weakness is weighing on sentiment
- US Iran war uncertainty is driving risk-off trading
- Gift Nifty signals a red start for both indices
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