The global markets are trading on a flat note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 6 points, or 0.02%, higher at 26,412. 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 10 points or 0.04% higher at 26,215, while the BSE Sensex surged 110 points or 0.13% to close at 85,720.
Key global and domestic cues to know on November 28, 2025
US markets
The US markets remained closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving Holiday, and the US futures remained unchanged. On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 314.67 points, or 0.67%, to finish at 47,427.12. The S&P 500 climbed 0.69% to settle at 6,812.61, while the Nasdaq Composite increased 0.82% to close at 23,214.69.
Asia Markets
The Asian markets opened mixed in Friday’s early trade following the subdued U.S. futures after Thanksgiving. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.15% at the open, while the broad-based Topix was little changed. South Korea’s Kospi was down 0.61%, and the small-cap Kosdaq was up by 1.66%. Hong Kong Hang Seng index futures were at 25,935, lower than the HSI’s last close of 25,945.93.
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 99.56 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 0.02% to close at 89.30 to the dollar on November 27.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a mixed note on Friday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $59.01, down by 0.14%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $62.86, a rise of 3.70%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net sellers of shares worth Rs 1,255.20 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 3,940.87 crore on November 27, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,26,180 per 10 grams, declining from its all-time high. However, the safe haven’s price is trading above the Rs 1.20 lakh mark. The price of gold has risen by 4.25% over the past one month. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 1,15,665 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 94,635.