AHMEDABAD, 16 MARCH: The U.S. equity index futures are trading higher as market tracked developments in the Middle East war and its impact on oil prices while awaiting the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting in the coming days. Oil prices slipped on Monday, paring early gains after U.S. President Donald Trump called on other countries to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil and gas shipments.

Dow Future (US): 46757, +198.0 points/ +0.42%
Nasdaq Future (US):24502, +121.0 points/ +0.50%
US Small Cap 2000 Future (US):2499.0, +18.0 points/ +0.74%
FTSE Future (UK): 10286.0, +31.0 points/ +0.30%
DAX Future (Germany): 23518.0, +77.0 points/ +0.33%
Hang Seng Future (Hong Kong): 25518, +157.0 points/ +0.63%
Taiex Future (Taiwan):33172, -132.0 points/ -0.40%
KOSPI (South Korea):5492, +5.4 points/ +0.10%
Nikkei Index (Japan): 53447, -373.0 points/ -0.69%
Gift Nifty: (India)23320, +152.0 points/ +0.65% (Adjusted)

U.S. Market Previous Closing

Dow (US): 46558, -119.0 points/ -0.26%
Nasdaq (US):22105, -206.0 points/ -0.93%