Directional Bias For The Day: The futures are slightly lower Drifting down after climbing to 2267.25 by 8:00 PM on January 18 Odds are for a down to sideways day; watch for break above 2267.25 for change of fortunes Markets Around The World Markets in the East were mixed: Shanghai and Hong Kong were down; Tokyo, Sydney, Mumbai and Seoul were up; European markets are mixed: France…