12:03 PM EST, 11/19/2018 (MT Newswires) -- US stocks dropped further into midday on Monday amid lingering trade war concerns and weakness in the technology sector.
In economic news, the November National Association of Home builders housing market index fell 8 points to 60 after rising 1 point to 68 in October.
In Europe, equities were trading cautiously lower amid an unfolding scandal in the auto sector and uncertainty surrounding the UK's future relationship with the European Union.