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Biden pitches huge budget, says Dems will ‘get a lot done’

By ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made a quick foray ... Read more

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Powell says inflation, though elevated, will likely moderate

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that inflation, ... Read more

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Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement

By ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats announced late Tuesday that they’d ... Read more

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More competition: Biden signs order targeting big business

By AAMER MADHANI and MARCY GORDON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order ... Read more

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Asian shares slip after Wall Street retreat, bond yields dip

By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Friday after ... Read more

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Asian shares mostly decline ahead of watched US jobs report

By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday as investors ... Read more

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Asian shares advance despite weaker factory data, outbreaks

By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday despite ... Read more

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Asian stocks fall for 2nd day after new Wall St record

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets declined for a second day Tuesday ... Read more

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Yellen, Powell say more needed to limit US economic damage

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome ... Read more

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Asian stocks mixed after Wall St rises on tech gains

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street ... Read more