[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures extended on declines over the last few minutes with no obvious news drivers, with Emini S&P down 0.3% and Emini Nasdaq 100 down 0.6%

US equity futures are experiencing significant declines without any clear catalysts, indicating potential underlying market weakness.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 17 Feb 2026, 02:18 UTCOn the live feed at 01:58 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures extended on declines over the last few minutes with no obvious news drivers, with Emini S&P down 0.3% and Emini Nasdaq 100 down 0.6%

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The Emini S&P and Emini Nasdaq 100 are both down, which may suggest risk aversion is creeping in as investors react to broader macro uncertainties or global sentiments that haven't yet been fully priced in. This movement could set the stage for cautious trading and impact sentiment across asset classes.

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