Mumbai, Aug. 31 -- The key equity barometers ended with moderate losses today amid renewed US-Iran tensions that pushed crude oil prices higher and kept investors in a risk-off mood. Brent crude rose above the $90-per-barrel mark, raising concerns over inflation and its potential impact on interest-rate expectations.

Further, market sentiment remained subdued amid the MSCI index rebalancing under the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) mechanism. The Nifty ended below the 24,100 level as investors remained cautious.

Investors will closely monitor in crude oil and gold prices, domestic and US bond yields, the rupee, and developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict. The trajectory of monsoon rainfall and its implications for rural demand a...