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A U.S.-Congolese bilateral investment treaty signed in February so far has borne little fruit in the

Quotations are offered rates of New York city banks relating to currency transfers of $1 million or

The Soviet Union could give its republics and farm collectives greater autonomy over exporting cotto

With the United States and Mexico planning a free-trade agreement and potential investors flying sou

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Nov. 28, 1990 Baltic International Freight Futures MarketPrev.Close High Low

Wednesday Nov. 28, 1990 Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, represen

Thousands of Barrels Week Week WeekEnded Ended Ended11-23 11-1

About 50,000 motorists trying to cross Lake Washington on Tuesday learned what ship masters have lon

EX-IM BANK TO LEND $1.5 BILLION TO PEMEXThe Export-Import Bank of the United States has agre

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. will discontinue manufacturing thinners and solvents effective Jan. 31, 1991, Wi

The maritime administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration (Marad) called for periodic recertifi

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE U.S. (New York) - Mel H. Gregory was elected an executiv

A VARIETY OF special-interest provisions are expected to be uncovered when the dustfinally settles f

Wed., Nov. 28, 1990 (Percentages Per Year)INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada U

Trade leads are supplied by: US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service Agri

A Greek paint manufacturer wants to find a Polish partner. A Spanish olive oil producer is seeking a

The U.S. dollar was broadly higher Wednesday afternoon following remarks by Alan Greenspan, Federal

An obscure, eight-mile short-line railroad, in a burst of entrepreneurial spirit, has embarked on an

FORMER FMC OFFICIAL, ASHTON BARRETT, DIESWASHINGTON - Ashton C. Barrett, a member of the Fed

The European Community Wednesday said it would soften its position on farm reform if it receives co

Spot copper prices Wednesday afternoon overcame a sharp deficit to close slightly higher. Ho

UK TRANSPORT OFFICIAL ANNOUNCES RESIGNATIONLONDON - British Transport Secretary Cecil Parkin

Sea-Land Service Inc. currently is rotating each of its five containerships in the Hawaiian trade th

(Pounds Sterling Per Metric Ton) Nov. 28, 1990Bid AskedCopper-

Tate & Lyle, the U.K.-based food and agribusiness group, announced pretax profit of 218 million for

Currency traders sold billions of dollars Monday on a false rumor that The Equitable Life Assurance

Mobil Corp. named John J. O'Connor vice president of Middle East and marine transportation, effectiv

Private Argentine exporters are unable to provide the Soviet Union with credit for grain purchases

Canada proposes to drop restrictions on foreign companies bidding on federal government contracts in

BULGARIAN AUTHORITIES BUY FRENCH SOFT WHEATBulgarian authorities have reached agreement with

Nov. 28, 1990 Copper Total, 8,478. Gold Total, .1,548,006.Silver Total, .257,689,590.

Aluminum ingots- $1,640-$1,700 per ton lots & in warehouse min. 99.

Singapore International Monetary Exchange Nov. 28, 1990Dubai Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel

The world's trade ministers will gather in an atmosphere of gloom and tension in Brussels, Belgium,

Inter-Maritime Management SA, a company based in Geneva, will soon invest in a joint venture that co

Recession has "deepened significantly" throughout Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, the United Na

New Zealand dairy exporters are being squeezed even more than their cows as a result of the Soviets

The government will decide before year end whether U.S. agribusiness giant ConAgra Inc. may proceed

LOMAS COMPLETES SALE OF LIFE INSURANCE UNITLomas Financial Corp. said it has completed the s