The global markets are trading on a mixed note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 29 points, or 0.11% higher, at 26,045. 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 Monday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 171 points or 0.66% higher at 25,966, while the BSE Sensex jumped 567 points or 0.67% to close at 84,779.
Key global and domestic cues to know on October 28, 2025
US markets
The US equity benchmarks hit record highs as the US and China finalise a trade deal framework. The S&P 500 climbed 1.23% to 6,875.16, its first close ever above the 6,800 level, while the Nasdaq Composite rallied 1.86% to 23,637.46. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 337.47 points, or 0.71% to 47,544.59.
Asian Markets
The Asian markets fell across the board as investors looked forward to a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and newly minted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Japan’s Nikkei 225 retreated from its record high, falling 0.57% at the open, while the broad-based Topix was down 0.61%. South Korea’s Kospi led losses in the region, dipping 1.4%, while the small-cap Kosdaq fell 0.6%. Hong Kong Hang Seng index futures were at 26,534, higher than the HSI’s last close of 26,433.7.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.12% lower at 98.70 on Tuesday 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 0.43% to close at 88.24 to the dollar on October 27.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Tuesday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $61.33, up by 0.03%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $65.66, a rise of 0.05%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 55.58 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 2,492.12 crore on October 27, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,21,360 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 5.4% over the past one week. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 1,11,247 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 91,020.
