US President Donald Trump said Washington is considering an attack on Iran as soon as Sunday, or could reach a deal with Tehran. Analysts said an attack would hurt bullish sentiment in Indian equities, gold and silver, while a deal would give bulls the upper hand. If tensions escalate, the Nifty 50 may break below its 22,200 support, while the BSE Sensex, which finished at 73,123, could fall toward 72,300–72,500. Another analyst expects a status quo until the US midterm election results are declared, while crude oil is already at $115 per barrel. The article also lists 10 stocks to watch across banking, auto, gas, oil marketing and chemicals, including HDFC Bank, Maruti Suzuki and Asian Paints.
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