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And I'm Whelan Wong and loyal listeners, it is that time once more.

It is indicators of the week.

And to help us cover some of our favorite numbers in the financial news is our colleague from Planet Money, Keith Roma. Long time listener, first time indicator of the weaker.

Keith, you picked quite the Friday to join us for your first indicators of the week.

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Today on the show, we've got bankruptcy, we've got basketball, and we've got bringing the dollar down.

We will have all of those indicators for you right after the break.

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