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Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1992 (Percentages Per Year)INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada

U.K. Prime Minister John Major unveiled a significant shift in economic strategy, putting the emphas

The United States and European Community have made some progress toward resolving a meat trade dispu

WORLD BANK UNIT TO AID CHINA'S PRIVATE SECTORBEIJING - The International Finance Cor

The Central African Republic won back its status as a beneficiary of the U.S. Generalized System of

In an unprecedented attempt to transform relations among the world's economic superpowers, Tokyo has

RECORD SUGAR CROP REPORTED IN INDIAIndia produced a record 15.5 million metric tons, raw val

Stocks of crude oil rose 3.6 million barrels in the week ended Oct. 16 compared with the previous we

(Pounds Sterling Per Metric Ton) Oct. 21, 1992Bid AskedCopper_

Wednesday Oct. 21, 1992 Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, represen

The 10 deep coal mines earmarked for closure by the British government after a three-month pause may

PROFIT DOWN SLIGHTLY AT MARSH & MCLENNANNEW YORK - Marsh & McLennan Cos. reported ne

A joint mission composed of top-ranking Japanese and foreign shipping interests is expected to meet

U.S. companies are losing their competitive edge in a worldwide environmental market that could reac

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Russia's largest nickel producer, Norilsk Nickel, has asked the Russian government to introduce meas

Florida homeowners who lost their insurance after Hurricane Andrew will get coverage under an emerge

UPJOHN CHIEF ASKED TO DELAY RETIREMENTKALAMAZOO, Mich. - Upjohn Co. directors have asked The

The Jacksonville (Fla.) Port Authority moved a step closer to building its Dames Point container ter

Negotiations between top U.S. and European Community officials in Brussels, Belgium, that were suppo

A review of China's trade regime began here Wednesday on its bid to re-enter the General Agreement o

Oct. 21, 1992 JAPANFinancial FuturesPrecious MetalsTokyo Commodity E

Winter natural gas bills will be $3 to $4 higher this year as the skyrocketing cost of gas forces So

Oct. 21, 1992 RESELLER Rack_Prices are in cents per gallonUnleaded Mid-

Even as hopes grow for a breakthrough in stalled General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade talks, Japan

Spokesmen for six large Japanese trading houses announced Wednesday their companies intend to join a

Foreign shipping companies and freight forwarders can register as intermodal transport operators und

GENERAL TIRE RECALLS AMERI-STEEL TRUCK TIRESAKRON, Ohio - General Tire Inc. said a labeling

Britain has acted to circumvent a U.S. ban on trade with Cuba by invoking a law to allow British sub

A Honduran company used U.S. government funds to train its workers to make a line of men's clothing

Oct. 21, 1992 U.S. spot oil product price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon, f

Expectations for increased corn harvesting and "buy-the-rumor sell-the- fact" trading after Tuesday'

Copper prices have edged higher in recent sessions as improved housing start numbers encourage new c

A joint venture of Borden Chemicals and Plastics Ltd. Partnership earned $800,000, or 2 cents a shar

Sea-Land Service Inc. slashed expenses and shored up revenue last summer, allowing the nation's larg

Everyone into the pool. A change in Massachusetts law that requires insurers to pay a share

New York Mercantile Exchange Oct. 21, 1992Prev. Life of Contr. OpenOpen High Low

After completing two days of hearings, a federal judge is expected to rule next month on a proposed

Export shipments across the Pacific are sputtering instead of making their usual autumn comeback, ac

Which is better, long-term employment opportunities or guaranteed long-term severance checks? Would