The global markets are trading on a higher note. The GIFT Nifty is trading 114 points, or 0.44%, higher at 26,158. 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 75 points or 0.29% lower at 25,885, while the BSE Sensex fell 314 points or 0.37% to close at 84,587.
Key global and domestic cues to know on November 26, 2025
US markets
The US markets closed Tuesday’s session on a higher note on raised hopes of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and the state of the artificial intelligence trade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average index advanced 664.18 points, or 1.43%, to close at 47,112.45. The S&P 500 gained 0.91% to settle at 6,765.88, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.67% to finish at 23,025.59.
Asia Markets
The Asian markets opened higher in Wednesday’s early trade following the surge on Wall Street on stronger hopes of a Fed rate cut. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 and the Topix index rose 0.9%. South Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.67%, and the small-cap Kosdaq climbed 0.64%. Futures for Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index pointed to a higher open, trading at 25,977, against the index’s previous close of 25,894.55.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.07% higher at 99.86 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 appreciated 0.02% to close at 89.22 to the dollar on November 25.
Crude oil
The crude oil prices traded on a higher note on Wednesday morning. WTI crude prices were trading at $58.10, up by 0.26%, while Brent crude prices were trading at $62.63, a rise of 0.24%.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 785.32 crore. On the other hand, the Domestic institutional investors (DII) were the net buyers of shares worth Rs 3,912.47 crore on November 25, 2025, according to the provisional data available on the NSE.
Gold rate today
The rate for 24-carat gold today is Rs 1,25,760 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 3.6% over the past one month. The 22 kt gold rate today is Rs 1,15,280 per 10 grams. The 18-carat gold price today is Rs 94,320.
