Stock market today, Oct. 28 -- The domestic stock markets commenced almost flat in negative territory on Tuesday, suggesting a day of volatility as investors approached key global events scheduled for this week with caution.

This movement reflected the mixed trends observed in other Asian markets.

The Nifty 50 index began the day at 25,939.95, slipping by 26.10 points or 0.10 percent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 84,653.43, falling by 125.41 points or 0.15 percent.

The lackluster opening indicates that traders are likely to take a wait-and-see stance amid increased uncertainty surrounding global signals. In the meantime, global markets have stayed cautious as investors look forward to significant developments this week.

US markets a...