(Sharecast News) - European shares climbed sharply on Tuesday, approaching record territory after progress in Washington towards ending the longest US government shutdown in history boosted investor confidence.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 1.33% to 580.41, led by gains in London and Paris.

Germany's DAX added 0.57% to 24,096.25, France's...

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