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US dollar slides after Democrats’ midterm election win as growth fears rise

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The GuardianUS dollar slides after Democrats’ midterm election win as growth fears rise
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Concern over greater AI regulation, while investors move into US treasuries as Trump faces political gridlock Business live – latest updates US midterm elections – live updates The US dollar has fallen sharply after the Democrats won control of the Senate…

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