Stock Market Today, Oct. 22 -- The Sensex and Nifty 50 opened lower on Thursday, October 22, extending their losing streak to a third consecutive session as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed crude oil prices higher and revived concerns over inflation. With traders also navigating global technology stock volatility, the Sensex expiry session could see heightened swings around crucial technical levels.

At 9:15 am, the Sensex fell 0.5% to 73,343.3, while the Nifty 50 declined 0.54% to 22,687.75. Brent crude futures rose 1.6% to $110.6 per barrel after attacks by Yemen's Houthis in Saudi Arabia prompted the US to order some diplomats and their families to leave its missions in the kingdom.

Brent crude has surged mor...