European equities open lower to start the day

Softer tones prevail as we get things going on the session

Eurostoxx -0.5%
Germany DAX -0.5%
France CAC 40 -0.5%
UK FTSE -0.3%
Spain IBEX -0.4%

It's a rough look as equities continue to come under pressure for the time being. Regional indices are finding last week's relief to be short-lived now but we'll see how the US CPI data later today plays out to set the tone before the weekend. US futures are still looking tepid, with S&P 500 futures down just 0.1% on the day.