U.S. stock-index futures sank, as earnings reports at companies from Amazon (AMZN).com Inc. to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. disappointed investors.
Global markets:
Nikkei 14,914.53 -92.53 -0.62%
FTSE 6,440.4 -98.05 -1.50%
CAC 4,114.53 -65.49 -1.57%
DAX 9,198.49 -174.99 -1.87%
Crude oil $97.47 (-0.77%)
Gold $1252.70 (-0.82%).