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US, EU set to reach temporary tariff truce over metals dispute

Bloomberg The Biden administration is set to announce it’s reached a truce in a dispute with the European Union (EU) over metal tariffs, sparing iconic products from a doubling of EU duties next month, people familiar with the matter said. A resolution could be announced as soon as Monday, said the people. At issue is a high-profile dispute that started ...

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Joe Biden’s $86 billion pension rescue set to boost corporate bonds

Bloomberg US President Joe Biden’s pension bailout might do more than just support troubled retirement plans. It could also spur tens of billions of dollars in demand for corporate bonds with the lowest investment-grade ratings, according to Citigroup Inc. Struggling multi-employer pensions, which are often tied to unions, will be able to apply for special financial assistance, thanks to the ...

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Brazil’s currency will strengthen with reforms, says economy chief

Bloomberg Brazil’s economy czar has a candid assessment of his three-year relationship with Jair Bolsonaro: both men trust each other and continue to push for key reforms, although the president’s support for his minister’s pro-market agenda has been waning. Paulo Guedes told Bloomberg News that key proposals to overhaul the country’s tax system and curb public-sector costs will be approved ...

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