Sensex has resistance at 16,048, 16,088 & 16,178:
``Market may open with a firm note and is likely to trade sideways; selective buying can be seen in the second part of the day. Sensex has resistance at 16,048, 16,088 and 16,178. Support at 15,875, 15,801 and 15,760. Nifty has resistance at 4,794, 4,809 and 4,849 and support at 4,771, 4,764, 4,754, 4,728 and 4,720,`` said Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services.
``The Sensex on the BSE fell by 74.7 points or 0.5% to 15,738.7 while Nifty on the NSE fell by 19.9 points or 0.4% to 4714.0. The Sensex has supports at 15,690 and 15,550 and resistances at 15,870 and 15,960. The Nifty has supports at 4,690 and 4,630 and resistances at 4,770 and 4,820.``