* ๐ฎ๐ณ Nifty: Fell for the 6th consecutive session, closing 0.55% lower at 24,154.90.
* ๐ข๏ธ Crude Oil: Brent crude is above $90/barrel, keeping inflation and rupee concerns elevated.
* ๐ฐ FII/DII: FIIs bought around โน1,652 Cr, while DIIs bought around โน2,579 Cr on Tuesday.
* ๐ Asian Markets: Asian equities are trading weak amid semiconductor/AI stock selling and rising oil prices.
* ๐บ๐ธ US Markets: Wall Street closed lower as technology and semiconductor stocks faced heavy selling.
* ๐ Bond Yields: Rising global bond yields are putting pressure on equity valuations.
* ๐ฆ Fed Minutes: Investors are awaiting the US Fed meeting minutes for clues on the future interest-rate path.
* ๐ต Rupee: The rupee remains under pressure due to elevated crude prices and a risk-off global environment.
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