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The SENSEX Index dropped 1283 points or 1.69 percent on Tuesday to close at 74732 points. Losses were led by Tech Mahindra (-4.21%), Adani Ports (-4.10%) and HCL Tech (-4.01%).

The SENSEX Index Closes 1.69% Lower

The pound trimmed some losses but remained lower at $1.354, retreating from near two-month highs, as political instability in the UK and stalled US-Iran negotiations weighed on sentiment. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to stay in office despite pressure from over 70 Labour MPs to resign following the party’s poor local election performance. Investors worry a leadership change could lead to higher fiscal spending to regain voter support, though Starmer has stated that a leadership contest has not yet been triggered. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices climbed above $105 a barrel after US President Trump said the ceasefire agreement with Iran was on “massive life support” following the latest response from Tehran to the US proposal for a peace deal. Traders are increasing bets on further Bank of England rate hikes, with markets now pricing in nearly three additional increases by year-end.

Pound Under Pressure on UK Political Turmoil

UK 10-year gilt yields climbed above 5.1%, reaching their highest level since July 2008, while the 30-year gilt yield hit 5.8%, its highest since 1998, amid political instability and renewed inflation concerns. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated he will remain in office despite calls from over 70 Labour MPs for his resignation following the party’s poor local election results. Investors fear a leadership change could trigger higher fiscal spending to win back voters, though Starmer noted that a leadership contest has not yet been triggered. Meanwhile, traders are increasing bets on further Bank of England rate hikes, with markets pricing in nearly three additional increases by year-end. Brent crude oil prices have also risen above $105 a barrel after US President Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal as unacceptable.

UK Gilt Yields at 18-Year High on Political and Inflation Risks

Latvia’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.9% year-on-year in April 2026 from 3.4% in the previous month, largely driven by deflation in food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.3% vs 1.1% in March). Price growth also slowed across several categories, including alcoholic beverages and tobacco (0.6% vs 0.9%), recreation, sport, and culture (1.8% vs 3.4%), clothing and footwear (0.6% vs 2.1%), personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services (2.9% vs 6%), furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (1.2% vs 1.5%), and education (4% vs 4.6%). In contrast, inflationary pressures persisted for housing and utilities (5.1% vs 4.8%), healthcare (4.6% vs 4.1%), transport (8.5% vs 7.3%), information and communication (2.1% vs 1.4%), and restaurants and accommodation services (5.6% vs 4.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices slowed to 0.6% in April from 1.9% in the prior month.

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