*Global Equities’ Update* Asian shares have opened with gains leaded by sharp gains from Technology and Auto stocks in Taiwan and South Korea amid the supportive cues from the western markets. U.S. stock index futures are trading with flat note post the close with gains during the previous session on optimism of potential talks between US President and Chinese President, which are expected to help revitalize trade negotiations. *Dow Future (US):* 42548, +28.0 points/ +0.07% *Nasdaq Future (US):* 21665, +2.0 points/ +0.01% *US Small cap 2000 Future (US):* 2105, +2.0 points/ +0.09% *DAX Future (Germany):* 24164, +50.0 points/ +0.21% *FTSE Future (UK):* 8802, +3.5 points/ +0.05% *Hang Seng Future (Hong Kong):* 23476, +107.0 points/ +0.45% *KOSPI (South Korea):* 2760, +62.0 points/ +2.30% *Taiex Future (Taiwan):* 21443, +467.0 points/ +2.23% *Nikkei Index (Japan):* 37743, +296.0 points/ +0.79% *Gift Nifty: (India)* 24725, +50.0 points/ +0.20% (Adjusted) *U.S. Market Previous Closing* *Dow (US):* 42520, +214.0 points/ +0.51% *Nasdaq (US):* 19399, +156.0 points/ +0.81%