European markets down, Asia gains ahead of US-China talks

European markets down, Asia gains ahead of US-China talks

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TOKYO (AP) — Shares fell in Europe on Tuesday as Brexit negotiations faltered and as tensions between the U.S. and China rose ahead of trade talks between the world's two largest economies.

Market sentiment was dented after the British government said that the chances of a Brexit deal with the European Union were fading fast, as the two sides held firm in their positions.