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Sony, Olympus to unveil high-definition endoscope

(Reuters) – Sony Corp and Olympus Corp said they plan to unveil an ultra high-definition surgical endoscope this week, the first major product from a joint venture formed three years ago. The product allows physicians to view clearer, more instant images of internal organs, aiding precision during surgical procedures, the medical device makers told Reuters ahead of an official announcement on Wednesday. Sony bought 11.5 percent of Olympus in 2012,

Why The Fed Is Likely to Stand Pat This Week

Speeches and interviews have made it fairly clear that Federal Reserve officials were building a case to begin normalizing interest rate policy as soon as this month, but they are increasingly wary that a misstep could derail the economy at a time when they perceive a lack of tools to address renewed weakness. Another concern related to the risk of premature policy tightening was the limited ability of monetary policy to