The GIFT Nifty implied a higher start for the Indian indices. It is trading close to the 24,700 level. The cues from global markets are mixed. US markets closed on a higher note, while the Asian indices are trading lower. The US futures are also trading with a negative bias.

Earlier on Wednesday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 88.55 points or 0.36% higher at 24,666.90, while the BSE Sensex rose 182 points or 0.22% to close at 81,330.

Key global and domestic cues to know on May 15, 2025

Asian Markets

Asia-Pacific markets declined on Thursday morning, after mostly gaining in the previous session on easing US-China trade tensions. Japan’s key index, Nikkei 225, was down 0.90%, while the Topix lost 0.75%. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.29% while the small-cap Kosdaq slipped 0.37%. However, the Asia Dow surged 0.65% to 3,650.92. 

US markets

The US stock markets rose in Wednesday’s session. The S&P 500 index inched up 0.10% to end at 5,892.58, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.72% and finished at 19,146.81. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 89.37 points, or 0.21%, to close at 42,051.06.

US dollar 

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was down 0.19% at 100.85 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 0.09% to close at 85.26 to the dollar on May 14. 

Crude oil

The crude oil prices traded on a lower note on Thursday. WTI crude prices were trading at $62.15, down by 1.58%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $65.06, down by 1.54%, on Thursday morning. 

FII, DII data

Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 931.80 crore. The Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 316.31 crore on May 14, 2024, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.

Gold rate today

As tensions globally as well as in the domestic market ease, the gold prices have fallen from their all-time high. The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 92,640 per 10 grams. The rate of gold has fallen by 4.15% in the last one month. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 84,920 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 69,480.