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"I'm not sure the market has settled on an agreed range," he added, noting figures typically range "from five percent down to one percent".
From Barron's
The pair's status as public figures partly explains why the case has captivated Germany.
From BBC
Some analysts toss out figures north of $2 trillion, but those usually cover the whole world.
The 35-year-old figured maybe a dozen or so people might turn up and brought seven cakes to make sure everyone would get a taste.
From BBC
He has long positioned himself as a unifying figure for Iran's fragmented opposition, and on Saturday told supporters he was ready to lead a democratic transition.
From Barron's
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