Sensex, Nifty slip after mild start on geopolitical tensions

IANS | April 6, 2026 9:29 AM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Domestic equity markets opened on a mildly positive note on Monday, even as caution over a possible escalation in the Iran war capped gains after US President Donald Trump warned of “hell” if Tehran fails to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Seoul shares up ahead of Samsung's Q1 guidance, currency slides

IANS | April 6, 2026 9:07 AM

Seoul, April 6 (IANS) South Korean stocks continued to trade higher late on Monday morning as investors anticipated a strong performance by Samsung Electronics in its first-quarter earnings guidance this week, boosting optimism in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.