Mexico celebrates bicentennial amid security fears and parade
Mexico marked 200 years of independence with a $40 million bicentennial fiesta in Mexico City. About 60,000 spectators lined Reforma Avenue and 25,000 gathered at the Zocalo as President Calderon prepared to issue the Grito. Despite security measures, the mood mixed pride with anxiety over drug violence, including recent cartel attacks and planned threats investigated near Cancun.
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Notable Japan Intervenes To Halt Yen Rise
Japan surprised foreign exchange traders with a foray into currency markets on Wednesday aimed at reversing the yen’s ascent. The move follows pressure on exporters like Toyota and Sony, highlighting the economy’s sensitivity to currency swings. Officials signaled coordinated action may continue to stabilize markets.
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Market closes mixed as Dow gains and oil falls
Wednesday trading shows Dow up 46.24 points to 10,572.73 while Nasdaq dips to 2,301.32 and S P 500 at 1,125.07 with a 3.87 percent 30 year Treasury. Grain and oil futures move with corn at 4.95, soybeans 10.42, wheat 7.60 and oil at 76.02 per barrel.
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Sprint to give away home cell towers to some customers
Sprint Nextel plans to give away $100 femtocells to select customers to improve in home coverage as a retention tool. AT&T has tested free devices, Verizon Wireless offers none, and analysts note offloading traffic can ease network congestion. Sprint prices Airave at $99.99 with a plan and aims to boost in building coverage to reduce churn.
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