``The markets are likely to open flat following mixed cues from the Asian markets. US blue-chip stocks fell Thursday, as investors regrouped following the biggest one-day advance since March 2009 and awaited a key jobs report. Asian stock markets were mixed today, a day after rallying on news that six of the world`s central banks slashed borrowing costs for banks to shore up Europe`s financial system and prevent its debt crisis from getting worse,`` said SMC Global Research.
Markets are likely to open flat: