Indian stock market, May 23 -- The domestic equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Friday, following mixed cues from global peers.

Asian markets traded mostly higher, while the US stock market ended flat overnight after the US House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump's tax bill by a single vote, adding to worries about the country's debt load.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended lower amid rising geopolitical tensions, mounting concerns over US debt and stretched valuations of domestic equities.

The Sensex dropped 644.64 points, or 0.79%, to close at 80,951.99, while the Nifty 50 settled 203.75 points, or 0.82%, lower at 24,609.70.

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