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GLOSSARYAR: American Tanker RateSchedule RevisedRS: American Tanker Rate Schedule

May 22, 1996No. 4/ No. 6/ No. 6/1% 1% 0.5%Bu

May 22, 1996U.S. spot oil product price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon, f.

The Knight-Ridder Commodity Research Bureau's future price index closed Tuesday at 257.59 off 1.65 w

As of May 22, 1996Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from sup

Commercial QuantityAluminum ingots_ $1,300-$1,500 per ton lots

International Petroleum ExchangeMay 22, 1996 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

Wednesday, May 22, 1996(Percentages Per Year) INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada

The New York foreign exchange rates below, provided by Reuter Money Service, are selling rates among

The U.S. dollar struggled for most of the Wednesday before rebounding late in the day as a strong mo

May 22, 1996RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unlea

Energy and food prices continued to dominate the trade price picture as the Labor Department reporte

New York Mercantile Exchange - May 22, 1996Prev. Life of Contr. Open Open High Low

Federal regulations cannot address the growing number of disputes between farmers and grain elevator

Wednesday May 22, 1996Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representi

(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, May 26, '95, - May 22, '96 (a graph)(2)D

MAJOR WARNS EUON UK BEEF BANLONDON - Prime Minister John Major warned European Union leaders

Farm trade reforms should not be relaxed because of soaring commodity prices, the Organization for E

Countertrade includes:* Barter, or the exchange of goods for goods. * Counterpurchase deals

U.S. gasoline inventories rose by 1.5 million barrels during the week ended May 17, compared with an

The United States complained to the World Trade Organization Wednesday that European Union members I

''It's getting to the point where it's almost an uninsurable risk.''

Russia has pledged to keep its poultry and food products market open to U.S. suppliers, and further

OFFICIAL CRITICIZES USON SOUTH AFRICAN AIDWASHINGTON - Amid skepticism from Democratic lawma

The Clinton administration, concerned about possible reprisals by U.S. allies, urged Congress Wednes

A big sexual harassment suit against the U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. does not appear

The U.S. government has broadened the definition of money laundering and will work with Colombia to

GOODS, WORKS, SERVICESPT Bumi KayaSteel IndustriesIndonesiaAmount of

RUSSIAN BUSINESSMANHELD ON DRUG CHARGESMOSCOW - A wealthy businessman with close ties to a m

A new minimum wage pact adding $150 per month takes effect in Chile this week without the consent of

All 18 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum submitted action plans Wednesday inten

New laws that took effect recently in Mexico should make it easier to crack down on organized crime

Hong Kong is changing some definitions covering garment manufacture to make it easier for the colony

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has sought regulatory approval to trade futures and futures options

The United States hopes to open a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City in September, more than 21 years sin

Mexico's Energy Regulatory Commission has given official designation for three northern cities to be

The sale of Light Rio Servicos to a group of local and foreign investors Tuesday marks a turning poi

June 1 is shaping up as the implementation date for contract agreements covering approximately one-t

A bid by European airlines to block a $1 billion state handout to Air France appears doomed, paving

NEDLLOYD LINES POSTSLOSS IN FIRST QUARTERLONDON - Nedlloyd Lines recorded a loss of 14 milli