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Covid19 case found in Tokyo athletes village

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The Games haven’t even started yet, but the controversy surround the Tokyo Olympics going ahead continues.

A person has tested positive for COVID-19 at the athletes’ village, adding to concerns about infections at the Games.

The Opening Ceremony gets Sunday on Friday.

Tokyo 2020 chief executive Toshiro Muto confirmed a foreign visitor who is involved in organising the Games had tested positive.

The Tokyo Games were delayed a year due to COVID19.
The Tokyo Games were delayed a year due to COVID19.

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The person, a non-athlete in their 60s, had only mild symptoms but was hospitalised because of their age and pre-existing conditions.

The person’s gender and other details were not disclosed due to privacy concerns.

Athletes are just starting to arrive for the Games which will run from July 23 to August 8.

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The Tokyo Games were delayed a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, and have led to mass protests throughout Tokyo.

Organisers have promised that the Games will be “safe and secure”.

The Games are being held mostly without spectators and under tight quarantine rules, with officials urging the public to stay home and watch on television.

Host city Tokyo had 1,308 new cases on Thursday and another 1,271 on Friday.

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China faces economic slowdown amid Trump’s tariffs

China faces pressure to hit a 5% growth target amidst US tariffs, with analysts urging a 2 trillion yuan stimulus to mitigate trade war effects.

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China faces pressure to hit a 5% growth target amidst US tariffs, with analysts urging a 2 trillion yuan stimulus to mitigate trade war effects.


China is under pressure to meet its 5% growth target this year as US tariffs bite.

Analysts are calling for a major stimulus package—up to 2 trillion yuan—to combat trade war fallout.

This episode explores what measures Beijing may take, and whether Chinese consumers can help steady the ship.

#ChinaEconomy #TrumpTariffs #GlobalTrade #Stimulus #ChineseGrowth #Beijing #ConsumerSpending #TickerNews

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Tariffs shake tech sector and US dollar stability

“Amid global tariffs and tech giants’ warnings, we explore economic stability and the US dollar’s role with insights from David Scutt and Australia’s resilient jobs report.”

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“Amid global tariffs and tech giants’ warnings, we explore economic stability and the US dollar’s role with insights from David Scutt and Australia’s resilient jobs report.”


As tariffs ripple through global markets, questions emerge about tech stability and the US dollar’s safe-haven status.

With giants like Nvidia and ASML raising red flags, are we looking at isolated concerns—or a broader systemic risk?

Plus, Australia’s jobs report shows resilience. We discuss with David Scutt from StoneX.

#TechStocks #USDollar #Nvidia #ASML #GlobalMarkets #TradeWar #EconomicForecast #TickerNews

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Powell warns tariffs may slow US economy

Powell says US economy strong, but warns Trump’s tariffs may cause inflation and growth risks; impacts on Wall Street and investors dissected. #JeromePowell #FederalReserve #USEconomy #Tariffs #Inflation #StockMarket #TrumpTariffs #TickerNews

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Powell says US economy strong, but warns Trump’s tariffs may cause inflation and growth risks; impacts on Wall Street and investors dissected. #JeromePowell #FederalReserve #USEconomy #Tariffs #Inflation #StockMarket #TrumpTariffs #TickerNews


Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the US economy remains strong, but Trump’s tariffs may threaten growth.

Powell warns that these trade barriers could trigger higher inflation, slower growth, and financial market volatility.

We break down what Powell said and what it means for Wall Street and everyday investors.

#JeromePowell #FederalReserve #USEconomy #Tariffs #Inflation #StockMarket #TrumpTariffs #TickerNews

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