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[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures sell off with pressure most notable in the NQ, though it remains in the green overall; NQ +0.4% vs +1.0% just before the cash equity open

The US equity futures are currently under pressure, particularly in the NASDAQ (NQ), which has seen a notable decline from its earlier gains.

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Although the NQ is still in positive territory, the shift from +1.0% to +0.4% indicates some weakening sentiment ahead of the cash equity open, suggesting that market participants may be cautious or responding to broader signals that could impact tech-heavy indices more significantly.

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