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As President Clinton leaves today for a weeklong trip to China and a summit June 27 in Beijing, Cong

The New York foreign exchange rates below are selling rates among trading banks of $1 million and mo

* Noon Tuesday - The U.S. dollar rose, as market participants were emboldened with the lack of any f

FROM THE UNITED STATES / CANADAIRELAND. Through June 26. The Ireland Chamber of Commerce in

(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, Aug 8, 1997 - June 23, 1998 (a graph)* A

The U.S. Customs Service says it does not have adequate records to process thousands of exporters' c

Company Big in the United States was overjoyed to finally have secured a contract with Company Bigge

A little-known World Bank survey of Russian entrepreneurs has discovered that the regions of Russia

MEXICAN TRADE DEFICITIS LESS THAN EXPECTEDMEXICO CITY - Mexico's monthly trade deficit conti

The rapid pace of globalization fueled by monumental changes in technology, deregulation and trade l

OFFERS TO SELL* GILLETTE DEODORANTS. Gillette series 1.9 ounce, clear stick deodorants. thre

Nigeria's automotive parts and additives/chemicals sector is growing steadily due to pressing needs

NORTH AMERICAWorld Sports Expo. July 18-20. Chicago. Contact: Charles Suritz, (847) 439-4000

While the majority of import entries are subject to ''general examination'' procedures, whereby Cus

Apart from three large plants, Mexico's secondary petrochemical plants are unlikely to attract buyer

The ''global village'' is becoming a reality for many, but a glance behind the scenes will reveal th

REGIONAL BLOCSOECS Summer Fest '98. July 9-12. New York. Exploring business opportunities in

CARIBBEAN CIGAR CO.Ronald G. Farrell resigned as president, chief executive and chairman of

The other day, I received a frantic call from a manufacturer that had a serious problem: no new pros

Nidek Medical Products Inc. is helping some of the millions of Brazilians with sleeping disorders ge

There are many benefits associated with processing payables and receivables in foreign currency, and

PEMEX UNIT NAMESDIRECTOR-GENERALMEXICO CITY - Petroleos Mexicanos has named a number of new

Commercial QuantityAluminum ingots_ $1,500-$1,600 per ton lo

Proponents of reforming the Jones Act, a controversial 78-year-old U.S. maritime law, are preparing

New York City! Home of the Great White Way, the Statue of Liberty and . . . PC Expo.Unfortun

A one-day strike by the Teamsters union against Overnite Transportation Co. at Atlanta has ended as

Three weeks ended June 13, 1998, vs. similar 1997 periodCARS CARSLOADED LOADED

Union Pacific Railroad continues to struggle with train delays resulting from staffing shortages, op

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As cargo vessels get bigger and environmental regulations get tougher, tugboat operators have no cho

COLUMBUS LINE USA INC.Torsten Tyralla was named vice president of inter-American services so

The Pakistan government Monday unveiled a trade policy based on the principle that ''exports should

ONGOINGSeamen's Church Institute. New York. Water Street Gallery exhibits paintings by 20 ma

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March April May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. April97 97 97 9

Riverport Terminals Inc. is hoping to carve a big niche in U.S. grain and meals shipments abroad by

896 (June 23, 1998) Previous day - 901The Baltic International Freight Futures Market in Lon

June 23, 1998Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High Low

911 (June 23, 1998) Previous day - 917The Baltic Exchange in London on Tuesdays and Thursday

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