European Factors to Watch-Shares seen edging higher despite U.S. shutdown

LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - European shares were seen edging higher on Tuesday, unfazed for now by a shutdown of the U.S. government that investors hope will be resolved soon and helped by a positive session in Asia. The first U.S. government shutdown in 17 years put up to 1 million workers on unpaid leave from midnight, threatening to hamper an economic recovery that had been growing in strength. But analysts in morning notes were optimistic that the two sides would get back to the table