A bill in Peru has sparked market unease, proposing that citizens withdraw from their retirement funds. This move might necessitate pension funds liquidating assets, potentially freeing up $7 billion for withdrawals. Set for a Congressional vote on Thursday, the anticipation has led investors to shy away from stocks, foreseeing asset liquidation by pension fund managers […]
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