MUMBAI, 17 SEPTEMBER: Asian markets opened with marginal cuts as awaiting for outcome of monetary announcements from Federal Reserve. U.S. stock futures were consolidating evening after Wall Street ended slightly lower, as the Federal Reserve kicked off its policy meeting that is widely expected to deliver its first rate cut of the year. Gift Nifty held at higher levels and sustained previous session’s gains amid the news that U.S. president and Indian Prime Minister had a telephonic talk after a long time.

Dow Future (US): 45789, +31.0 points/ +0.07%
Nasdaq Future (US):24296, +21.0 points/ +0.09%
US Small cap 2000 Future (US): 2403, +0.1 points/ 0.00%
FTSE Future (UK):9218, +15.0 points/ +0.16%
DAX Future (Germany):23412, +85.0 points/ +0.36%
Taiex Future (Taiwan):25362, -62.0 points/ -0.25%
KOSPI (South Korea):3422, -28.0 points/ -0.81%
Nikkei Index (Japan):44854, -48.0 points/ -0.11%
Gift Nifty: (India)25371, +40.0 points/ +0.16% (Adjusted)

U.S. Market Previous Closing

Dow (US): 45758, -125.5 points/ -0.27%
Nasdaq (US):22334, -14.8 points/ -0.07%