AHMEDABAD, 18 DECEMBER: Asian equities opened with weak sentiments while awaiting major macro outcome including monetary policies from Bank of England and European Central Bank. U.S. stock equity index futures are trading higher following blowout earnings and positive guidance from chipmaker Micron Technology, although gains were still limited amid caution over upcoming inflation data. Focus was also on an upcoming address by the U.S> President Donald Trump.

Dow Future (US):47909, +22.0 points/ +0.05%
Nasdaq Future (US):24752, +104.0 points/ +0.43%
US Small Cap 2000 Future (US):2497, +5.0 points/ +0.21%
FTSE Future (UK): 9774.0, -6.0 points/ -0.06%
DAX Future (Germany):23913, -53.0 points/ -0.23%
Hang Seng Future (Hong Kong): 25328, -121.0 points/ -0.48%
Taiex Future (Taiwan):27517, -172.0 points/ -0.61%
KOSPI (South Korea):4005, -51.0 points/ -1.26%
Nikkei Index (Japan):48933, -579.0 points/ -1.17%
Gift Nifty: (India) 25860, -38.0 points/ -0.15% (Adjusted)

U.S. Market Previous Closing

Dow (US):      47886, -228.0 points/ -0.47%

Nasdaq (US): 22693, -418.0 points/ -1.81%

Indian Equities Pre Open Update: Indian equities expected to open with flat note, however major focus would be on the speech from the U.S. president.

Sectors to Watch: Consumer Durables, Metals and Selective Technology stocks expected to remain on focus while Energy and Asset management companies expected to remain resistive during the day.

Technical Levels: Nifty Near Future

Support: 25792.0/25740.0
Resistance: 25988.0/26048.0

Technical Levels: Bank Nifty Near Future

Support:58900.0/58738.0
Resistance:59284.0/59426.0