Sensex jumps 500 points: Why is stock market rising today?
Stock markets opened strong on Monday and extended gains through the morning session, with benchmark indices rising sharply as easing crude oil prices and hopes of geopolitical stability boosted investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex surged over 500 points to trade at 79,022.78, up 502.48 points or 0.64% around 10 am. The Nifty 50 also gained…