The global markets are trading on a higher note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 118 points, or 0.45%, higher at 26,144. 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 Thursday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 141 points or 0.55% higher at 25,898, while the BSE Sensex rose 427 points or 0.51% to close at 84,818.
Key global and domestic cues to know on December 12, 2025
Asian Markets
The Asian markets opened higher across the board on Friday morning, following the US Fed’s decision to cut rates. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.96%, while the Topix added 1.18%. South Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.29%, while the small-cap Kosdaq traded around the flatline. Futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index stood at 25,788, slightly higher than its last close of 25,530.51.
US markets
The US stock market closed Thursday’s session on a higher note after the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 646.26 points, or 1.34%, to finish at 48,704.01. The S&P 500 traded up 0.21% to settle at 6,901.00. However, the Nasdaq Composite pulled back 0.26% to finish at 23,593.86, as investors moved out of high-flying tech
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading flat at 98.33 on Friday 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 depreciated 0.42% to close at 90.37 to the dollar on December 11.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Friday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $57.96, up 0.12%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $61.62, a rise of 0.55%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 2,020.94 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 3,796.07 crore on December 11, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,32,480 per 10 grams, near its all-time high. The price of gold has jumped by 2.3% from yesterday. The 24 kt gold rate today in Delhi is Rs 1,32,250 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today in India is Rs 99,360.
Top sectors in Thursday’s trade
The Capital sector’s stocks rose the most in Thursday’s trade, rising 2.07% in the market capitalisation. However, Leather stocks fell the most, declining 1.44%. It was followed by the Rubber sector. Paints and Pigments stocks also fell in the trade.
Best and worst performing business groups
The Manipal Group’s market cap rose the most in Thursday’s session, rising 7.5%. It was followed by the Ruchi Group. Apart from that, the Essar Group’s market capitalisation fell the most, declining 2.5%. In the list of Essar stocks, Black Box’s share dropped 2.6%.
