The Asian markets are trading higher note, but relatively muted cues for the Indian markets at the moment. The GIFT Nifty is trading lower at the moment, down 0.21% at 25,461.
Here is a look at all the key developments, both locally and globally, that are likely to impact market direction. These include crude oil prices, FII and DII data and overnight dollar rates.
Earlier on Thursday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 93 points or 0.37% higher at 25,424, while the BSE Sensex rose 320 points or 0.39% to close at 83,014.
Key global and domestic cues to know on September 19, 2025
US markets
The US markets closed at record highs on Thursday. The S&P 500 closed up 0.48% at 6,631.96, while the Nasdaq Composite popped 0.94% to settle at 22,470.73. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 124 points, or 0.27%, to close at 46,142.42. The futures tied to US benchmarks are little changed in trade this morning as investors cheered the Fed’s rate cut. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 80 points, or nearly 0.2%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.1%, each.
Asian Markets
The Asian markets were trading higher in the morning trade on Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.19% to another fresh record high for a second consecutive day, ahead of the Bank of Japan’s rate decision. South Korea’s Kospi and small-cap Kosdaq were flat at the open. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was also set to start trading higher, with its futures contract last traded at 26,612, against the index’s previous close of 26,544.85.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.03% higher at 97.42 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 0.35% to close at 88.13 to the dollar on September 18.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Friday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $63.60, up by 0.05%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $67.48, a rise of 0.06%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 366.69 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 3,326.56 crore on September 17, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 109,530 per 10 grams, trading near its all-time high. The safe haven’s price is trading above the Rs 1 lakh mark. The price of gold has risen by 10% over the past one month. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 100,403 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 82,148.
Best and worst business group
Ruchi Group led the pack with a 4.6% rise, followed by Indiabulls Group up 3.68%, Future Group gaining 2.47%, and Manipal Group higher by 2.19%. On the downside, Anil Ambani Group slipped 1.52%, Somany Group declined 2.8%, Nagarjuna Group fell 3.73%, while Essar Group dropped the most with a 4.79% loss.
Top sectors in Thursday trade
Internet & E-Commerce stocks gained 1.13% in today’s trade, while the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare sector was up 0.89%. The Cables segment also moved higher with a 0.85% rise, and Edible Fats added 0.75% by the close.