MUMBAI, 7 OCTOBER: Asian equity markets opened with gains, however China, Hong Kong and South Korea markets to remain shut today on holiday. U.S. stock index futures are trading with marginal cuts, pulling back slightly after gains in technology drove Wall Street to record highs, despite ongoing concerns over a government shutdown and a cooling labor market.

Indian Equities Pre Open Update: Indian equities expected to open with flat note while volatility expected at higher levels amid the expiry of Nifty weekly options.

Sectors to Watch: Financials, Selective Healthcare and Energy stocks expected to remain on focus during the day.

Dow Future (US): 46639, -56.0 points/ -0.12%
Nasdaq Future (US):24937, -42.0 points/ -0.17%
US Small cap 2000 Future (US):2478, -8.0 points/ -0.32%
FTSE Future (UK): 9517, -9.0 points/ -0.09%
DAX Future (Germany): 24563, +51.0 points/ +0.21%
CAC Future (France):7989, -2.8 points/ -0.04%
Taiex Future (Taiwan):27233, +497.0 points/ +1.86%
Nikkei Index (Japan): 48247, +302.0 points/ +0.63%
Gift Nifty: (India) 25184, -1.0 points/ -0.00% (Adjusted)

U.S. Market Previous Closing

Dow (US): 46695, -63.0 points/ -0.14%
Nasdaq (US): 22942, +161.0 points/ +0.71%

Technical Levels: Nifty Near Future

Support:25076.0/25001.0
Resistance: 25256.0/25312.0

Technical Levels: Bank Nifty Near Future

Support: 56124.0/55916.0
Resistance:56448.0/56670.0