The global markets are trading on a mixed note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 89 points, or 0.34% lower, at 26,166. Here are domestic as well as key global cues to watch before the market opens that include crude oil prices, FII and DII data, business groups that most affect, sectoral performance, etc.
Earlier on Wednesday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 118 points or 0.45% higher at 26,054, while the BSE Sensex surged 369 points or 0.44% to close at 84,997.
Key global and domestic cues to know on October 30, 2025
US markets
The future contracts tied to the US equity benchmarks pulled back on Thursday as investors digested Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 95 points, or 0.2%. S&P futures fell 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.3%.
Asian Markets
The Asian markets traded mixed as the Federal Reserve’s Chairperson Jerome Powell hinted that a rate cut in December was far from a “foregone conclusion.” Japan’s Nikkei 225 dipped marginally below the flatline on open, while the Topix rose 0.1%. The Kospi gained 1.37% on open, while the small-cap Kosdaq was down 0.1%. Hong Kong’s Hang Sang Index futures were at 26,598, higher than the HSI’s last close of 26,346.14.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.07% lower at 99.08 on Thursday morning. The index evaluates the strength or weakness of the US dollar in comparison to major currencies. The basket contains currencies such as the British Pound, Euro, Swedish Krona, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, etc. The rupee appreciated 0.08% to close at 88.20 to the dollar on October 29.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a lower note on Thursday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $60.32, down by 0.27%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $64.81, a fall of 0.18%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 2,540.16 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 5,692.81 crore on October 29, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,21,040 per 10 grams, trading near its all-time high. However, the safe haven’s price is trading below the Rs 1.30 lakh mark. The price of gold has fallen by 2.8% over the past one week. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 1,10,953 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 90,780.