European stocks slide over slow progress in Greece talks

European stock markets slumped Thursday over a lack of progress in negotiations between Greece and its creditors, as talks continue on the eve of a loan repayment due by Athens. Outside of the eurozone, London's benchmark FTSE 100 dropped 1.50 percent to 6,846.28 points, with investors awaiting the latest interest rate decision from the Bank of England due Thursday. Greece and the EU on Thursday said debt talks would continue to reach a deal on disputed reforms as Athens began to feel the h