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Thursday Nov. 13, 1997Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representi

Japan's trade surplus soared in the first half of this financial year, and analysts said surging exp

(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, Nov. 29, 1996 - Nov. 13, 1997 (a graph)*

U.S. crude oil inventories fell by 2.3 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 7, as compared with th

The United States and other governments are reacting with concern to the sudden decision by the Braz

CHILE SAYS TALKS COULDGO ON WITHOUT FAST TRACKSANTIAGO, Chile - Negotiations for the propose

After a decade of stalled projects, Brazilian infrastructure is growing again now that the private s

Brazil is betting its central bank that the country's massive privatization program will continue to

Brazilian motor vehicle production rose 3.9 percent in October, hitting 209,100 units, said Silvano

Steel imports are on a sharp rise in Pennsylvania, feeding renewed demand at mills that once defined

As far as prognosticating goes we shall pat ourselves on the back this month for having urged cauti

Newport News ShipbuildingVeasey W. Wilson, formerly a director of materials for Allied Signa

Some Hawaii businesses say they have lost sales as a result of mainland shipping delays.John

Cunard, one of the world's most glamorous cruise lines, could soon be run by an insurance company.

Despite improved commercial fishing safety laws, U.S. fishers continue to be swallowed by the poundi

TRAINSTRANSPORT BOARD OKSBNSF SHORT-LINE SALEWASHINGTON - The Surface Transp

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Containership executive Conrad H.C. Everhard, outspoken champion of a troubled industry, is retiring

Dutch transportation conglomerate KPN is selling its general freight trucking businesses and some sm

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ONGOINGCalifornia Maritime Academy. Seminars on situational negotiating skills. Contact: Ray

US EMBASSY IN MALAYSIARECEIVES DEATH THREATSKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - The U.S. Embassy issued

PROFIT MARGINS SINKAT CALTEX (THAILAND)BANGKOK - Caltex (Thailand) Oil Ltd., an affiliate of

A year ago, it seemed a fanciful notion. Today it's the biggest event on the global business calenda

City officials said they will open flights from the southwestern tourist spot to Fukuoka, Japan, and

Plans to close a small Texas border crossing with Mexico to truck traffic has blossomed into a contr

As of Nov. 13, 1997Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from su

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

The Knight-Ridder Commodity Research Bureau's future price index closed Wednesday at 241.10 off 0.05

'This is a chance to rebuild a constituency in favor of free trade by expanding the rules that gover

Nov. 13, 1997Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent

President Clinton and visiting Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo are expected today to explore the g

U.S. farmers of fresh Atlantic salmon vow to continue fighting a trade dispute against Chilean expor

U.S. multinationals are seeking relief from taxation both at home and abroad for goods they move fro

The Surface Transportation Board will examine whether to allow motor carriers to retain antitrust im

The Pakistan government is working on amendments to its patent and trademark laws to bring them in l

ALLIANZ AG OF GERMANYOPENS S. KOREA BRANCHSEOUL - Allianz AG of Germany, the world's third l

Major Japanese bearing and electronic parts manufacturer, Minebea Group, says it plans to invest up

United Parcel Service, still reeling from August's 16-day Teamsters strike, Thursday announced a thi

Congressional leaders have postponed until next spring efforts to approve a $3.5 billion U.S. contri