European Shares Seen Tad Higher At Open As Oil Extends Slide

(RTTNews) - European stocks are likely to open higher on Wednesday as investors keep a close eye on developments between the U.S. and Iran, and look forward to a crucial U.S.-China summit on Thursday, which could lead to new trade agreements amid escalating competition and restrictions on advanced technologies. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for a possible ban on diesel exports to address the issue of escalating energy costs, sparking debate among U.S. officials and energy experts about economic and global impacts. European natural gas inventories have fallen to levels not seen since 2021, raising fears of a repeat of the 2022 energy crisis. The U.S.