Geopolitics, crude oil, and a weak rupee send markets into a cautious open

Markets opened lower on Tuesday, extending a three-session losing streak, as a cocktail of geopolitical tension, elevated crude oil prices, and a weakening rupee continued to sap investor confidence. The Sensex opened at 75,688.39, down from its previous close of 76,015.28, and was trading at 75,596.46, a decline of 418.82 points or 0.55 per cent, as of 9.17 am. The Nifty 50, which closed at 23,815.85 on Monday, opened at 23,722.60 and was trading at 23,725.85, lower by 90 points or 0.38 per cent. In the previous session, the Sensex had shed 1,313 points and the Nifty 50 had fallen…