European Shares May See Tepid Start As US Debt Deal Talks Drag On

European stocks may drift lower at open on Wednesday after no new progress was made in talks between the White House and U.S. congressional leaders to raise the federal debt ceiling and avoid a potential default next month.

The Treasury Department has asked federal agencies whether they can make upcoming payments at a later date, the Washington Post reported, citing two people familiar with the matter.

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