AHMEDABAD, 23 DECEMBER: Asian equities opened with marginal gains while consolidation has seen at higher levels before important macro announcements including U.S. GDP growth and Consumer confidence data later in the day. U.S. equity index futures were little changed after Wall Street closed higher for a third straight session, supported by a rebound in technology shares and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026.

Dow Future (US):48353, -9.0 points/ -0.02%
Nasdaq Future (US): 25474, +12.0 points/ +0.05%
US Small Cap 2000 Future (US):2558, -0.2 points/ -0.01%
FTSE Future (UK):9896.0, -3.0 points/ -0.03%
DAX Future (Germany):24470, +3.0 points/ +0.01%
Hang Seng Future (Hong Kong):25915, +101.0 points/ +0.38%
Taiex Future (Taiwan): 28372, +31.0 points/ +0.11%
KOSPI (South Korea): 4125, +19.0 points/ +0.46%
Nikkei Index (Japan):50381, -21.0 points/ -0.04%
Gift Nifty: (India)26229, +31.0 points/ +0.12% (Adjusted)

U.S. Market Previous Closing

Dow (US):48363, +228.0 points/ +0.47%
Nasdaq (US):23429, +121.0 points/ +0.52%

Indian Equities Pre Open Update: Flat to positive opening expected to be seen for Indian equities amid the supportive overnight cues.

Sectors to Watch: Metals, Beverages, Construction and Selective Auto stocks expected to remain on focus during the day. 

Technical Levels: Nifty Near Future

Support:26150.0/26070.0
Resistance: 26325.0/26372.0

Technical Levels: Bank Nifty Near Future

Support: 59292.0/59109.0
Resistance: 59610.0/59750.0