US stocks closed lower on cautious anticipation of employment data. Asian markets slipped, awaiting US jobs data, with bonds and the dollar stabilizing. Nifty 50 and Sensex hit record highs post BJP's state wins, signaling hopes for a stable government.
Commodities & Cryptocurrency: Oil prices stabilized; gold retreated after hitting an all-time high. Bitcoin surpassed $40,000, driven by rate cut expectations and ETF demand.
Foreign investors bought ₹2,073.21 crore shares, and domestic investors purchased ₹4,797.15 crore on December 4. The rupee ended 8 paise lower against the US dollar.