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☆ Tiger populations in Thailand are bouncing back
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —As Global Tiger Day rolls around, there’s good news for the big cats in Thailand. Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation/WCS ThailandThe DNP began working with WCS to “build and strengthen site-based protection,” says Jornburom. Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation/WCS ThailandA ‘conservation-dependent species’While Thailand’s success story offers hope, the outlook across the region is not so optimistic. This has left small, isolated tiger populations in Myanmar, Indonesian Sumatra, and peninsular Malaysia — the latter of which is worrying conservationists after a recent spate of tiger deaths. WEFCOM currently boasts most of the country’s tiger population, and has the potential to support up to 2,000 tigers, according to WCS.

Persons: It’s, Pornkamol Jornburom, she’s, ”, Pornkamol, WEFCOM, WCS, Stuart Chapman, they’ve, Chapman, Thailand Chapman, ” Stuart Chapman Organizations: CNN, Initiative, Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife Conservation Society, Tigers, Thailand Department of National Parks , Wildlife, Plant, Patrol, GPS, WWF’s Tigers Locations: Thailand, Wildlife, Kha, Thung, Thung Yai, WEFCOM, Southeast Asia, Singapore, Java, Bali, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesian Sumatra, Malaysia, “ Thailand

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters on July 25, in Washington, DC. Kenny Holston/Pool/Getty ImagesThe election authorities of at least 48 states, both Republicans and Democrats, say there are no obstacles that would prevent Vice President Kamala Harris from getting on election ballots if she becomes the official Democratic presidential nominee, as expected. There was not a single state election authority that told CNN Harris would face a ballot issue as the official nominee; election authorities in two states — Florida and Montana — did not respond to requests for comment, but a review of the states’ ballot access rules suggests Harris is not likely to face an issue there either. The 48 states also include the 15 states where former President Donald Trump, the Republicans’ 2024 nominee, had his highest share of the vote in 2020. Johnson’s office did not respond to CNN’s requests to identify the “impediments” he claimed some states have.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Kenny Holston, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden, CNN Harris, Montana —, Harris, Johnson, they’re, ”, Donald Trump Organizations: Democrats, Democratic, CNN, ABC, of Columbia, Republicans Locations: Washington , DC, Florida, Montana, Georgia, Arizona , Wisconsin , Pennsylvania, North Carolina , Michigan, Nevada

☆ A $1 million starter home is now the norm in more than 200 US cities
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

A Thursday report from Zillow indicates that a typical starter home is now worth $1 million or more in 237 cities, up from 84 cities in 2019, underscoring America’s ongoing home affordability crisis. “We see the largest number of million-dollar starter homes in expensive coastal markets. To further complicate things for first-time buyers, the value of starter homes has grown at a faster pace than the average home. According to Zillow, starter home values have grown 54.1% over the past five years, while the average US home has increased by 49.1%. The nationwide average price tag for a starter home is $196,611, according to Zillow.

Persons: underscoring, ” Orphe, “, It’s, homebuyer, Zillow, Jeffrey Jenkins, Divounguy, “ That’s, ”, Lawrence Yun Organizations: CNN, Gallup, National Association of Realtors, University of Southern Locations: Zillow, California , New York, New Jersey, University of Southern California, United States

The 48 states also include the 15 states where former President Donald Trump, the Republicans’ 2024 nominee, had his highest share of the vote in 2020. Since Biden was never the official nominee, states say there’s no problem for HarrisThe election authorities in 48 states and the District of Columbia offered highly similar comments explaining why Harris does not face any hurdles getting on the ballot there. Chelsea Carattini, spokesperson for Republican Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane, said in an interview: “There’s no issue. It’s impossible to say for certain whether a particular court in a particular state might rule that the state’s elections authority was wrong. Any challenges after the convention would be challenges to a nominee who received the support of the convention delegates under convention rules.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden, CNN Harris, Harris, Johnson, they’re, ”, Biden, Donald Trump, Patrick Gannon, ” Gabriel Sterling, Brad Raffensperger, it’s, haven’t, ’, Chelsea Carattini, Phil McGrane, “, ” Michon Lindstrom, Michael Adams, Kamala, ” Rachel Soulek, Monae Johnson, ” Landon Palmer, State Mac Warner, ” Laney Rawls, Wes Allen, Rawls, CNN’s Tierney Sneed, Derek Muller, ” CNN’s Marshall Cohen, Ethan Cohen Organizations: Washington CNN, Democrats, Democratic, CNN, ABC, of Columbia, Republicans, District of Columbia, North, North Carolina State Board, State Board, Democratic Party, Republican Georgia, Republican, Trump, Chelsea, Republican Idaho, Republican Kentucky, Republican West, State, Republican Alabama, ”, University of Notre Dame Locations: Florida, Montana, Georgia, Arizona , Wisconsin , Pennsylvania, North Carolina , Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, South Dakota, Alabama

☆ How the AI revolution could cost you your job without replacing you
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But as tech firms plan to invest billions of dollars in generative AI technologies, there's been another explanation for job cuts. While there's been a mountain of speculation about if and when AI technologies like ChatGPT could displace workers, their near-term impact on job losses could be less about job replacement and more about the cost of AI investments. The risks of AI job replacement remains to be seenIn the big picture, Netzer said he expects AI technologies to be an "enhancer rather than a replacer of jobs" in the years ahead. Advertisement"For many jobs, AI is likely to enhance our job, allowing us to spend more time on the things we enjoy doing and less time on the mundane," he said. AdvertisementBenedikt Frey pointed to translators as one profession that has seen fewer employment opportunities due to generative AI, per his research.

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Ms. Harris was receiving 93 percent support from Democrats, the same share that Mr. Trump was getting from Republicans. Overall, Mr. Trump leads Ms. Harris 48 percent to 47 percent among likely voters in a head-to-head match. Mr. Trump leads Ms. Harris 48 percent to 46 percent among registered voters. The country’s view of Ms. Harris has also brightened, with her favorable rating rising by 10 percentage points since February. In a multicandidate race, less than a single percentage point separated Mr. Trump and Ms. Harris, with Ms. Harris at 44 percent and Mr. Trump at 43 percent after rounding.

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☆ Why fewer people are choosing to have kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“A lot of people make the assumption because we don’t have kids, we’re not fulfilled,” Becky Hayden said. “We see majorities … saying having a fulfilling life doesn’t have much to do with whether someone does or doesn’t have children,” Minkin said. The reasons people aren’t having kidsThere were many reasons why people said they didn’t have kids, including financial concerns, infertility, or that it just didn’t happen, according to the research. For people younger than 50, the top reason reported for not having children was that they don’t want to. Many of the cons people reported in the Pew survey related to not having children come from the outside.

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☆ Kamala Harris: How her warp-speed campaign launch has changed the 2024 race
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Eric Bradner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

CNN —The five days since Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign launched at warp speed have remade the 2024 race – and given Democrats new hope of preventing a second Donald Trump presidency. Fundraising exploded, with Harris’ campaign saying she raised $126 million between Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evening. And Democrats were more eager to devote their own time to working to elect Harris: More than 100,000 people signed up to volunteer for her bid, and more than 2,000 applied for campaign jobs, Harris campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon said in a Wednesday memo. The strength of Harris’ launch has at times surprised even the former Biden campaign staffers who on Sunday suddenly found themselves working for what was converted into the Harris campaign. Biden’s campaign believed his path to 270 Electoral College votes ran through the “blue wall” states – Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

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☆ Apple and Microsoft are among the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks set to report next week. Here's what that means
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

On Friday, the tech-heavy S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite ended the week with losses, down 0.8% and 2.1%, respectively. However, the bulk of Magnificent Seven results is set for release in the week ahead. As it is, all seven of the Magnificent Seven companies closed out the week with losses. FOMC meeting, July jobs report Elsewhere, investors will also be reviewing the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision set for release on Wednesday. Traders will also get insight into the labor market next week, with the release of the July jobs report on Friday.

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☆ Paris Olympics is the latest test of whether sports can win subscribers for NBC's Peacock
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

In this article CMCSA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTThe Paris 2024 logo representing the Olympic Games is displayed near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on April 21, 2024, in anticipation of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Chesnot | Getty ImagesThe Paris Olympics will offer Comcast another chance to lift its streaming platform, Peacock, as it aims to not only attract more subscribers but keep them. But most importantly, Peacock will air the entirety of the Summer Olympics for the first time. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were held in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic, drew the lowest-ever audience for the Summer Games. The Beijing Olympics in 2022 had the lowest viewership ever for the Winter Games, which are notably smaller than the Summer Olympics.

Persons: Peacock, it's, Comcast's, Craig Moffett, they've, Molly Solomon, Kelly Campbell, Simone Biles, Lindsey Wasson, NBCUniversal, Mike Tirico, Grant Fisher, Abdihamid Nur, Patrick Smith Organizations: Olympic, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Chesnot, Comcast, Olympics, Ariake Gymnastics, NBC Radio, NBC, Summer Games, Beijing, Winter, Paris Games, Summer, Games, Australia, Team USA, Hayward Field, Getty Locations: Paris, MoffettNathanson, East Coast, U.S, Tokyo, United States, Japan, France, of Versailles, USA, men's, Eugene , Oregon

☆ Snoop Dogg, NBC’s New Voice of the People
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Emmanuel Morgan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Once Snoop Dogg had waded through electrical cords on the floor and ambled his lanky frame around the disorderly equipment in a partially constructed television studio in Paris, he was able to peer out over a balcony overlooking the Eiffel Tower and survey the city he hopes to conquer during the Olympics. “This is my home,” he said triumphantly to himself. Below, a handful of people flashed their phones. The man who NBCUniversal hopes will become the breakout star of the Paris Games was right where he wanted to be. The Olympics are always about the athletes, and as usual the focus this year will be on the brightest ones: Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Noah Lyles, Novak Djokovic, LeBron James.

Persons: Snoop Dogg, ”, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Noah Lyles, Novak Djokovic, LeBron James Organizations: Paris Games Locations: Paris

☆ Bristol Myers Squibb beats earnings estimates, raises outlook as drugmaker slashes costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Bristol Myers Squibb research and development center at Cambridge Crossing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Dec. 27, 2023. Bristol Myers Squibb on Friday reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that topped expectations and raised its full-year guidance as the drugmaker moves to slash costs. The results come as Bristol Myers moves to cut $1.5 billion in costs by 2025 and reinvest that money into key drug brands and research and development programs. Bristol Myers posted net income of $1.68 billion, or 83 cents per share, for the second quarter. Revenue from Bristol Myers' blood cancer drug Revlimid also topped analysts' estimates for the period despite facing competition from cheaper generics.

Persons: Bristol Myers, Revlimid, Joe Biden's Organizations: Bristol Myers Squibb, LSEG, Revenue Locations: Cambridge, Cambridge , Massachusetts, Bristol, Revlimid

☆ Why so many Gen Zers and millennials have 'money dysmorphia' — even if they are financially better off than they realize
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In fact, Gen Zers — people born between 1997 and 2012 — are more worried about saving than any other generation, a BI survey showed. Nearly half of Gen Zers and millennials have it, according to a recent Credit Karma survey. Money dysmorphia goes beyond wanting to pay off some credit card debt or to contribute more to a 401(k). It's "pervasive worry, vigilance — like an internalized feeling of unsafety with money," Clayman said, even when there aren't pressing financial problems to solve. AdvertisementClayman explained why younger generations are more likely to experience warped views around their finances — and might be more financially stable than they give themselves credit for.

Persons: —, Gen Zers —, Amanda Clayman, Zers, dysmorphia, Clayman, Gen Xers Organizations: Service, Business

☆ You've heard of pretty privilege, but 'ugly privilege' may have its perks too
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But what about "ugly privilege"? A TikToker called Sarah posted a video this week, which has amassed 159,000 views at the time of writing, where she explained why she thought she had "ugly privilege" and what it meant. "But when I say I have ugly privilege, it's not that I necessarily think I'm an ugly individual," Sarah said. She continued: "But when I say I have ugly privilege, what I mean by that is men, in general, don't mind me attractive." Underlying sexismRegardless of the "privilege" of being deemed ugly or pretty, women are disproportionately scrutinized for their looks and are acutely aware of this scrutiny.

Persons: —, Sarah, it's, I've, that's, Lucas Botzen, Botzen, Melissa Weaver, hadn't, Weaver, Daniela Herrera, Chilcutt Organizations: Service, Business, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, University of, Sinclair Pharma, Allies, Recruiting

Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan - February 23, 2018; Top luxury shopping streets with multi colored neon signs. For the first half of the year, luxury group LVMH this week reported " exceptional growth in Japan arising in particular from purchases made by Chinese travelers." SHANGHAI — Luxury brands are seeing a surge in sales in Japan, largely driven by purchases from Chinese travelers taking advantage of a weak yen, according to earnings results this month. The income segment covers families in mainland China earning at least 30,000 yuan a month ($4,140, or about $50,000 a year). besides Hong Kong, across most luxury brands."

Persons: Yves, Yves Saint Laurent, Trip.com, Xiao Hong Shu, netizen, Oliver Wyman, Louis Organizations: Yves Saint, Burberry, U.S, Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, South, Japan National Tourism Organization, CNBC Locations: Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan, Ginza, China, Southeast Asia, SHANGHAI, South Korea, Weibo, Sapporo, Hong Kong, Malaysia, France, Asia

☆ Harris Narrowed Trump’s Lead in Polls
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Matthew Cullen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Just a few days after becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris is virtually tied with her Republican rival, Donald Trump, according to a new New York Times/Siena College poll. The survey, which was conducted after President Biden announced that he was stepping aside, also showed that 70 percent of Democratic voters said they wanted the party to speedily consolidate behind her rather than engage in a more competitive and drawn-out process. Overall, Trump leads Harris 48 percent to 47 percent among likely voters nationwide. That’s roughly the same position Biden was in before his disastrous debate performance in June, but it’s a major improvement for Democrats from the past month. Biden trailed Trump by six percentage points in our last poll.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Biden, Trump, Harris Organizations: Democratic, Republican, New York Times, Siena, Harris, Biden, Trump

☆ Most people don't know how much their Social Security retirement benefits may be. Here's how to tell
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Klaus Vedfelt | Getty ImagesFor most retirees, Social Security benefits is a major source of income. In 2024, almost 68 million Americans will receive a per month Social Security benefit, totaling about $1.5 trillion in benefits paid during the year. How to get your Social Security benefit estimateTo help workers of all ages gauge their benefits, the Social Security Administration provides detailed statements. "The closer someone is to age 62, the more accurate it is," said Jim Blair, vice president of Premier Social Security Consulting and a former Social Security administrator. What to watch out forOne important reason to check Social Security benefit statements is to make sure there are not any errors in your earnings history.

Persons: Klaus Vedfelt, aren't, NIRS, Tyler Bond, Bond, Joe Elsasser, it's, Elsasser, Kamala Harris, Jim Blair, Blair Organizations: Social Security, National Institute on Retirement Security, Security, Social, Workers, Social Security Administration, Finance, Trump, Premier Social Security Consulting

☆ Hasbro beats second-quarter estimates, goes 'all in' on digital gaming segment
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Justine Fisher | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Toy company Hasbro beat Wall Street expectations for the second-quarter on Thursday, thanks in part to growth in its digital gaming segment. Though Hasbro's revenue declined 18% overall for the quarter, its Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming segment saw 20% revenue growth. Hasbro attributed the revenue increase for Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming to the launch of MAGIC's card game, Modern Horizons 3, and the continued impact of licensed and digital gaming, with Monopoly Go! CEO Chris Cocks said during the company's earnings call that it continues to invest in its digital gaming portfolio, highlighting the recent appointment of John Hight as president of Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming. The company estimates a total adjusted EBITDA for the full year of between $975 million and $1.025 billion.

Persons: Chris Cocks, John Hight, John, we're, " Cocks Organizations: Hasbro, Austin , Texas . Toy, LSEG, Wizards, Monopoly Locations: Austin , Texas

☆ The luxury outlook in China just keeps getting worse
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Consumer spending in China has been improving "more moderately than before COVID-19," Luca Solca, a luxury goods analyst at Bernstein, told Business Insider. In its most recent quarter, Burberry's Chinese sales revenue declined 21% from last year. Massive discounts and online shoppingTo try to boost sales, luxury brands have given massive discounts to Chinese consumers. Luxury goods are still popular with wealthy Chinese shoppers — just not in China. Not all luxury brands are feeling the heat in China.

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☆ Stock futures rise slightly as investors prepare for Fed’s preferred inflation gauge: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stock futures rose modestly on Thursday evening as the major averages head for weekly losses and investors anticipated a reading of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 42 points, or just over 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed about 0.1% each. The activity seemed to be part of a broader rotation into small caps and more cyclical areas of the market. ET, traders will watch for the June reading of the personal consumption expenditures report, an inflation reading that's preferred by central bank policymakers.

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☆ A boomer living on $1,680 Social Security and SNAP struggles to afford food: 'It has kept me very isolated.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

What's more, her $23 in SNAP doesn't go very far at the grocery store — maybe it covers a few packages of frozen vegetables, a carton of milk, and some chicken. AdvertisementShe relies on her Social Security for income — an amount that comes out to $1,680 a month, according to documents viewed by BI. AdvertisementOn her limited income, Rita said she can feel lonely. Are you living paycheck to paycheck on Social Security? Have you chosen to take Social Security early or delay benefits?

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☆ Kids? A Growing Number of Americans Say, ‘No, Thanks.’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Christina Caron | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When Jurnee McKay, 25, imagines having children, a series of scary scenarios pop into her mind: the “horrors” of childbirth, risks associated with pregnancy, a flighty potential partner, exorbitant child care costs. Abortion care restrictions are also on her list of fears. So Ms. McKay, a nursing student in Orlando, decided to eliminate the possibility of an accidental pregnancy. Like Ms. McKay, a growing number of U.S. adults say they are unlikely to raise children, according to a study released on Thursday by the Pew Research Center. When the survey was conducted in 2023, 47 percent of those younger than 50 without children said they were unlikely ever to have children, an increase of 10 percentage points since 2018.

Persons: Jurnee McKay, McKay, ” Organizations: Pew Research Center Locations: Orlando

☆ Credit Card Rewards Are Making Us Jerks, Causing Fights Among Friends
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

He's not doing all this out of the kindness of his heart; he's doing it because he wants the credit-card rewards. In a recent poll from Ipsos, 71% of Americans surveyed said they had some sort of rewards, points, or cash-back card, and 80% of those with such a card said they valued their rewards. But maybe we love our credit-card rewards too much, to the point that it's making us act in less-than-ideal ways toward those we hold near and dear. But credit-card rewards are, indeed, making things uncomfortable. I recently booked a fight with a friend who remarked she'd gotten some $300 in travel credit from her rewards card.

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☆ Yellowstone’s popular Biscuit Basin is closed for the summer after hydrothermal explosion
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Amanda Musa | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Biscuit Basin – located about 2 miles northwest of the famed Old Faithful geyser in Wyoming – was shuttered for the rest of the summer out of concern for visitor safety, according to park officials. This map shows the major thermal features in Biscuit Basin at Yellowstone National Park. Officials say Grand Loop Road, which surrounds Biscuit Basin and other notable sites in the park, remains open to vehicles. Biscuit Basin and other popular geysers have experienced similar explosions in the past, officials said. Additionally, a small hydrothermal explosion occurred from Wall Pool, in Biscuit Basin, in 2009, according to officials.

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☆ Yen rises as carry trades unwind, risk sentiment takes a hit
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The yen drew support from unwinding carry trades on Thursday ahead of next week's Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy meeting and as a rotation out of megacap growth stocks dampened risk appetite broadly and provided some safe haven bids. "It's also the fact that risk sentiment is deteriorating, and that's helped (the yen) as well... You've got unwind in the tech trade, you've got unwind in the carry yen trade...you've got the Nikkei, as well, unwinding." Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and top currency diplomat Masato Kanda both refrained from commenting on the yen's recent sharp rise. The New Zealand dollar similarly fell 0.24% to $0.5915.

Persons: Tony Sycamore, It's, that's, You've, you've, Shunichi Suzuki, Masato Kanda, Sterling Organizations: week's Bank of Japan, New, Reuters, IG, Nikkei, Japanese Finance, PMI, Traders, Federal, Australian, New Zealand Locations: New Zealand, U.S, Down

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