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They would also loosen rules that require merchants that accept one of a network’s credit cards to accept all of them.

Elsewhere, surveys of businesses suggest sentiment is improving toward the end of 2025, as the German government prepares to unlock billions in defense and infrastructure spending after it loosened fiscal rules earlier this year.

Washington halved a blanket tariff on Chinese goods to 10 percent, while Beijing loosened restrictions on exports of rare earth technologies -- a sector it dominates.

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In his seat by the first-base dugout, President Kennedy took off his overcoat, stood, and loosened up his arm.

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“Those laid off now are finding it harder to quickly secure new roles, which could further loosen the labor market,” Challenger said in Thursday morning’s press release announcing the latest numbers.

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