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Swiss Watch Industry Expects Stagnant YearBIENNE, Switzerland - Swiss watch exports, hit by

Pakistani President Mohammad Zia ul-Haq has called for creation of an Islamic common market.

Soviet officials disclosed Kremlin overtures to China, the West and the Organization of Petroleum Ex

Indonesia would have increased trade and economic success if it reduced its protectionism, said Sen.

Peking will restrict the construction of high-rise buildings close to one- story older structures be

For Americans, the U.S. trade deficit is as burdensome as it is legendary, but at least one Far East

American Motors Corp.'s joint-venture plant in China is back in business under a new agreement to sp

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

Gulf Canada Pulls Out Of Beaufort Sea ProjectEDMONTON, Alberta - Gulf Canada Corp. has decid

The federal holding company that controls Brazil's state-owned steel industries will be technically

One hundred miles off the coast of Louisiana, Ocean Drilling and Exploration Co. did something this

A major ammonia project in Trinidad will be financed with the help of the World Bank's International

President Reagan approved measures to tighten the U.S. embargo against Cuba, the government announce

GENERAL NEWSOrders for durable goods rose in July, but economists discount effect. Page 3A F

Seven new refineries are under construction in Gulf Cooperation Council states and will have a combi

Government measures to boost Argentine industrial exports met with a mixed reaction among local econ

Amoco Corp. added pre-employment screening and urinalysis to its policy of employee searches in the

The European spot oil traders are marking time to see whether members of the Organization of Petrole

If there's a bright spot in the oil business, Bob Sweeney knows where it is, at his company's Louisi

Gulf Canada Corp., which will terminate its operations in the Beaufort Sea, said it recently made a

Africa and Asia are the major destinations for used clothing, but large amounts of textile waste are

Officials from 13 towns along the Housatonic River are joining together in an effort to stop a prop

Arco Raises Postings For Domestic CrudeAtlantic Richfield Co. raised its posted purchase pri

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said the Soviet Union agreed to a temporary cut of

Further cuts in tonnage and some growth in seaborne trade are unlikely to restore balance on freight

The Soviet Union apparently has had enough of being the odd man out of the world trade community.

If one good turn deserves another, as the adage has it, then one good Federal Reserve discount rate

When their suits get shiny, their shirts torn, their sweaters snagged, many Americans give away thei

The loss of a lucrative contract to fly supplies to an Angolan diamond mine was one of several even

Hong Kong Holiday HONG KONG - Hong Kong marks Liberation Day today with a local holiday.

Norfolk Southern Corp.'s decision to drop out of the Conrail buying game is a shot in the arm for t

Bermuda Container Line plans to move its operation in the Port of New York and New Jersey to a nearb

A recently appointed three-member advisory panel has until next Monday to submit to Congress its rec

Toyota Motor Net Lowest in 5 YearsToyota Motor Corp. reported net income for the year ended

The Interstate Commerce Commission vacated its decision to allow Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. to ab

Faced with heavy demand, American President Cos. said it doubled the number of its container trains

A new issue index calculated by Standard & Poor's Corp. jumped 56.4 percent in the first half of 198

The U.S. Arab Management Co. Inc., a Washington-based consulting firm that assists U.S. businesses i

Pan Am Agrees to Pay $1.9 Million FinePan American World Airways became the latest victim of

The following are the results of Thursday's St. Louis Merchants Exchange call session for barge frei