They were referring to preliminary data out Tuesday, which showed private-sector economic activity in the euro zone unexpectedly ticked up in January.

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Investors are hoping that a recent decision by central banks of the United States, the euro zone and Britain to lend billions in multiweek loans will boost activity in the global debt markets.

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The country's first commercial drop zone was established in 1990 in Queenstown and the activity has grown quickly ever since, partly thanks to New Zealand's reputation for extreme sports.

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