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Democrats kick-start budget; Powell future uncertain

The Democrats’ $3.5trn budget proposal is only the first step in what could be a protracted negotiation to a final bill, which will be roughly fiscally neutral. Meanwhile, another dovish showing from Fed Chair Jerome Powell this week hasn’t prevented rumours circulating that he is set to be replaced when his term expires next year.

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