Global stock markets in turmoil: Japan’s Nikkei, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, and Korea’s Kospi sink as U.S. stock futures fall before jobs data

Global stock markets slid sharply on Tuesday. Japans Nikkei dropped 1.6%. Hong Kongs Hang Seng fell 1.5%. South Koreas Kospi sank 2.2%. U.S. stock futures also turned lower, with S&P 500 futures down …