The global markets are trading on a mixed note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 56 points, or 0.21% higher, at 26,146. 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 Tuesday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 30 points or 0.11% lower at 25,936, while the BSE Sensex declined 150 points or 0.18% to close at 84,628.
Key global and domestic cues to know on October 29, 2025
US markets
The future contracts tied to the US equity benchmarks were little changed. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell by 33 points, or 0.07%. S&P 500 futures were flat, while the Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.02%.
Asian Markets
The Asian markets rose across the board as they awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, widely believed to bring a second straight 25 basis point cut. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose over 1% to hit a fresh record high. The Topix was flat. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.17%, while the small-cap Kosdaq lost 0.25%. Hong Kong markets are closed for the holidays.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.04% lower at 98.68 on Wednesday 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 0.01% to close at 88.26 to the dollar on October 28.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Wednesday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $60.32, up by 0.29%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $64.58, a rise of 0.29%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 10,339.80 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 1,081.55 crore on October 28, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,19,930 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% over the past one week. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 1,09,936 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 89,948.
