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European Union farm ministers, meeting in Luxembourg today through Wednesday, are expected to face t

The never-ending pressure to cut operating costs means ocean carriers will soon consistently call Ea

Foreign trade financing experts say that strict U.S. trade financing practices put U.S. firms at a d

The U.S. goods and services trade deficit grew another 9.5 percent in April, as exports to recession

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

The Bundesbank on Thursday delivered a firmly upbeat assessment of the German economy, which analyst

BIG EXPECTATIONSFOR ALABAMA DOCKSAlabama Gov. Fob James has promised to introduce legislatio

J. EDWIN CAREY, 74,FORMER MLA PRESIDENTJ. Edwin Carey, a former president of the Maritime La

Senior U.S. senators are stepping up pressure for the United States to impose maritime sanctions on

Mexico, in a move that could resolve a long-running dispute with the United States and Canada, will

June 18, 1998Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High Low

908 (June 18, 1998) Previous day - 911The Baltic International Freight Futures Market in Lon

June 18, 1998Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent

Latvia will sign an agreement with the World Trade Organization, probably in September, Prime Minist

OFFERS TO BUY* FISHMEAL. We are looking for fishmeal with the following specificatio

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The container terminal of the future might not require traditional cranes, a large footprint of land

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PLANESPUDONG AIRPORT TO OPEN1ST PHASE BY END OF '99SHANGHAI - The first phas

As Secretary of State Madeleine Albright took the first public steps toward normalizing ties with Ir

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CLINTON SWAPS TRADEPANEL LEADERSHIP POSTSWASHINGTON - President Clinton has rearranged the t

Fifteen male workers have filed a $260 million lawsuit here in Superior Court accusing the Wonder Br

CHUBB CORP.Zoe E. Baird was elected a director of the company and its property and casualty

The Association of American Railroads is in negotiations with Washington lobbyist Ed Hamberger to be

GLOSSARYAR: American Tanker Rate Schedule RevisedRS: American Tanker Rate Sched

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A new international pact that could standardize auto safety rules around the world worries some Amer

Political activism was the last thing on Charles and Jana Davis's minds seven years ago when choosin

Conrail Inc. appointed Timothy O'Toole as president of the company that will be acquired formally by

U.S. importers who haven't stashed away enough cash to pay import duties once a popular duty-free tr

(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, Aug 1, 1997 - June 18, 1998 (a graph)* A

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

New York Mercantile Exchange - June 17, 1998Prev. Life of Contr. OpenOpen High

The Clinton administration is maneuvering for flexibility under the strict sanctions imposed on Indi

The U.S. Commerce Department has been instructed by a North American Free Trade Agreement panel to r

As of June 18, 1998Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from su

International Petroleum ExchangeJune 17, 1998 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)