The market is expected to be volatile today. The Sensex is likely to open on a positive note but sustaining above 11,964 will be key for the uptrend to continue further.A drop below 11,895 could see the index exert down-ward pressure. Hurdles for the Sensex, today will be at 11,958-11,996-12,018. Whereas 11,846-11,808-11,784 could provide support for the index.