Commentary

Recent events in Russia raise the question of how the country got itself into this mess. One questio

The tragedy of the Clinton mess extends far beyond our borders. Simply put, the world community cann

In early July, a summit meeting between railroads and shippers was held in Dallas. Co-hosted by the

Speaking to the Council on Foreign Relations this week, President Clinton proposed more spending, re

That classic souvenir of a visit to Egypt - the photo of the visitor atop a camel or horse in front

The strike by pilots at Northwest Airlines may be over, but a controversial subject it highlighted r

With the buzz of impeachment hearings growing louder in Congress and the nation dizzy from the rolle

The risk to the global economy has shifted away from the threat of rising inflation, with almost 40

For many years, I have read The Journal of Commerce's opinion articles with pleasure and profit. Reg

This summer, with little fanfare, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the budget for the Nati

Want to be famous?Surprisingly, perhaps, the answer for most Americans is thanks, but no tha

Protection of intellectual property rights is one of the Clinton administration's top priorities in

''DON'T HIT IT HERE, MARK.'' That's what St. Louis Cardinals fans wedged in the bleachers last week

If only the financial markets were as forgiving as Hillary Clinton. Alas, they are not. Since the Th

A Belgian-based company sees a bright spot in troubled Russia.Interbrew NV just acquired Ros

Even Mickey Mouse isn't immune to the Asian flu, it seems.The Burbank, Calif.-based Walt Dis

Just a few years ago, red stars marked the entry gates of hundreds of military installations in east

We've got trouble, right here in New York City. That begins with ''T'' and it rhymes with ''C'' and

European antitrust officials have an opportunity this month to end a needless inquiry into the worki

Into every life, a little rain does fall. Some of us see it as a shower and others as a hurricane. S

Although women, blacks, Latinos and Asian-Americans make up most of America's population, relatively

In response to Matt McCullough's letter (''Taking on anti-dumping apologists,'' Sept. 8, Page 4A), h

The Ogallala aquifer, one of the premier natural water resources for the United States and indirectl

To the expectant nose, it is the most chameleon of foods.Is it apple pie, or yams, or perhap

Congressional logrolling may be about to sink a meas- ure that would allow a major ocean carrier to

A really good fib has to come from Philadelphia. That is where people tell especially fine whoppers.

''Will we be bought?'' ''Will we have to do what Cendant did and restate the earnings?'' ''Should I

While economists examine the question of who lost Russia, politicians might pause to ask themselves,

The trend in U.S. inflation is one of the main factors driving movements in nominal bond yields.

The Russian ruble has tanked, the Clinton presidency is a shambles, stock market prices are gyrating

Although labor shortages are prompting more U.S. companies to accommodate employees on a wide variet

New York state and city officials gathered this week at what was for them an unusual location: an ag

Although some employers would like to suggest otherwise, worker productivity has been the singular f

Among all the emerging markets that have taken a hammering over the past month or two, South Africa

As the equity markets continue to flounder worldwide, rattling Wall Street in the process, it is all

Producing a column has always seemed a lot like spending time with an old friend or a new acquaintan

Our country prides itself on maintaining a global competitive edge in many areas. But we are failing

What momentous event occurred two years ago today?If you say it was the day Union Pacific to

The recent fluctuations in the stock market have given new energy to opponents of Social Security pr

Steamship agency is as old as shipping - and as subject to evolution.Traditionally, shipping