The domestic stock markets declined on negative global cues. The markets opened lower and saw selling pressure in the morning, but recovered slightly from lower levels due to short covering and selective buying. However, weak European market cues caused the markets to drift lower again. Technically, market breadth was negative with lower volumes, and indicators like RSI, MACD and KST were in negative territory, suggesting further downside. The Nifty closed below the key 4987 support level. Global cues remain largely negative and the domestic markets are likely to see a gap down opening.