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May 2023
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Biden and McCarthy agree to raise US deb...

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Send us a text Biden and McCarthy find common ground, deal ready for Congress vote. Dollar takes a breather, but summer hike bets increase. Turkish lira slips to new record low as Erdogan secures victory. Wall Street gains, mainly driven by chip stocks. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital ... Show More
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