Equity snapshot (indices)

Equities remain mixed over the board facing minor headwinds & profit booking. Performance this week at a glance in chart & table -

• S&P 500 - US stock indices sailed further into record highs after comments from FED president Janet Yellen. S&P 500 is mainly suffering from portfolio adjustments. Comments from Yellen remain at focus. It is currently trading at 2113, down 0.11% for the day. It's at all-time high, immediate support lies at 2084.

• FTSE - FTSE continue to fail to close above its all-time high. Portfolio adjustment & outflows in the face of hawkish central bank are keeping the bulls at bay. It's playing at its all-time high and trying to break above 7000. FTSE is currently trading at 6923. Support lies at 6840.  

• DAX - German index remained a top performer and an investor darling, breaking into new highs. DAX is currently trading at 11194, down 0.1% for the day. It's breaking into new all-time high, support lies at 10980.

• EuroStxx50 - European stock index is trailing due to mixed performance from stocks and different Euro zone markets. France consumer confidence data released today showed improvement to 92 from a prior 90. EuroStxx50 is currently trading at 3537 down 0.4% for the day. Support lies at 3387.

• Nikkei - Nikkei is flat today, falling 0.10% on the back of a stronger yen. Nikkei is currently trading at 18585. Immediate support lies at 18380.