MUMBAI, India — Indian equity markets closed lower on August 27, with the BSE Sensex falling 539.35 points, or 0.70%, to 76,933.59. The NSE Nifty 50 declined 116.90 points, or 0.48%, to settle at 24,090.85.
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Oil Prices Rise as Hormuz Reopening Hopes Face New Uncertainty
PERTH, Australia — Oil prices climbed on Monday as uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to keep traders cautious, with Iran saying discussions with Oman on new shipping lanes were in their final stages but stressing that additional conditions involving the United States still needed to be met.