Stock Market Update: Sensex Plummets 1,690 Points, Nifty Settles at 22,819.60 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices and Middle East Tensions Dampen

The Indian stock market ended the week on a weak note, extending its losing streak for the fifth straight week, as rising crude oil prices, a falling rupee and escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment. These global factors are now expected to remain the key triggers for market movement in the coming week.