AHMEDABAD, 17 DECEMBER: Asian equities opened with flat note amid the muted overnight cues. U.S. equity index futures are trading with marginal cuts after a mixed economic readings put markets on edge over the health of the U.S. economy, while technology shares remained out of favor.

Dow Future (US):48063, -52.0 points/ -0.11%
Nasdaq Future (US): 25081, -52.0 points/ -0.21%
US Small Cap 2000 Future (US):2517, -2.8 points/ -0.11%
FTSE Future (UK):9685.0, -1.0 points/ -0.01%
DAX Future (Germany):24140, +43.0 points/ +0.18%
Hang Seng Future (Hong Kong): 25272, +21.0 points/ +0.09%
Taiex Future (Taiwan): 27724, +89.0 points/ +0.32%
KOSPI (South Korea):4026, +27.0 points/ +0.67%
Nikkei Index (Japan): 49490, +107.0 points/ +0.21%
Gift Nifty: (India)25932, -9.0 points/ -0.03% (Adjusted)

U.S. Market Previous Closing

Dow (US): 48114, -302.0 points/ -0.62%
Nasdaq (US):23111, +54.0 points/ +0.23%

Indian Equities Pre Open Update: Flat opening expected to be seen for Indian equities while sector specific momentum expected to be seen during the session.

Sectors to Watch: Consumer, Metals and Gas distribution stocks expected to remain on focus during the day.

Technical Levels: Nifty Near Future

Support:          25863.0/25792.0

Resistance:      26012.0/26048.0

Technical Levels: Bank Nifty Near Future

Support:59085.0/58872.0
Resistance:59455.0/59601.0