 KPRC Houston | Asia stocks wane as US budget talks drag on The Seattle Times Asian stock markets lost some steam Tuesday as efforts by U.S. leaders to reach a budget deal before the year's end appeared deadlocked and fears lingered that a leadership change in Italy could derail Europe's efforts to tackle its financial crisis. Stocks gain a bit as 'fiscal cliff' draws nearer Italian stocks down sharply over political turmoil Italian Stocks Plunge, Dragging European Markets Lower |
