[MARKET UPDATE] Further pressure seen across US and European equities following the open as traders continue to react to the weekend geopolitics; ES -1.7%, Euro Stoxx 50 -2.6%

The initial pressure on US and European equities reflects traders' ongoing reaction to geopolitical developments from the weekend, which appear to be negatively influencing market sentiment. The significant declines in both the ES and Euro Stoxx 50 suggest that uncertainty has spurred a risk-off environment, where investors are likely reassessing their exposure in light of potential instability.