Dow Jones falls below 43k for the first time since November 6

The US stock markets have been open for around 25 minutes and in that time we have seen some choppy price action. That should surprise no one really given all that has transpired so far today. Earlier at one stage the Dow futures were pricing the opening to as low as 42,850. However, the index did not open that low, officially commencing live trade at 43,243. However, that was really a book entry as usual and not a level you might have been able to sell any. Well, it has now fallen below the 43k handle for the first time sine November 6 and could have further to go on the downside. It really does depend on the level of risk aversion that impacts the markets from here until the US close tonight. The index is just now trading at 42,990