Indian markets opened flat to negative on Monday, January 12, 2025, mirroring global trends. The Sensex and Nifty 50 closed lower on Friday, January 9. Asian markets, including Australia and South Korea, traded higher, while US equity benchmarks reached record highs. The US Dollar Index saw a slight dip, and crude oil prices edged up. Gold and silver hit fresh highs, indicating a mixed global economic outlook.