[MARKET UPDATE] US equities seeing further downside (ES -0.2%, NQ -0.7%); Tech and Communication Services continue to sell off

US equities are experiencing additional pressure, particularly in the Tech and Communication Services sectors, with the ES and NQ indices down by 0.2% and 0.7%, respectively.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 Feb 2026, 16:00 UTCOn the live feed at 15:40 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] US equities seeing further downside (ES -0.2%, NQ -0.7%); Tech and Communication Services continue to sell off

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US EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change (Feb/06) -249Bcf vs. Exp. -257Bcf (Prev. -360Bcf, Rev. From -360Bcf)

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This ongoing sell-off reflects broader risk-off sentiment and could indicate investor concerns around growth and earnings prospects, particularly in these sectors. Traders should monitor for any catalysts that could further influence market trends or exacerbate the current downturn.

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