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They can withstand higher interest rates.

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S&P E-Mani Futures of 7 points, Dowi Many Futures of 56, and Nasak E-Mee-Futures of 7 points, Dow E-Mee Futures of 56, and Nazdac E-Mity Futures up 16.

Dax and Germany's up 1.2 percent.

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