Stock market retreats as gains fade on cautious outlook
The stock market eased on Thursday with the Dow slipping 7.26 to 3399.73 as investors weighed a modest recovery path. Initial unemployment claims rose 4,000 for the week ending May 23 while long-term Treasuries held around 7.87 percent. NYSE volume neared 204 million shares with more decliners than advancers.
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Bush says Perot must face issues in debates this fall
President Bush announced he will participate in fall debates and predicted Ross Perot will be forced to address specific issues such as crime reduction and world peace. He avoided Perot questions until after the Republican convention, urging Congress to pass a balanced budget amendment and other measures while vowing to stay above the political fray. The prime time news conference drew limited live coverage from networks.
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U S proposes last ditch treaty tweaks at Earth Summit
The United States urged rapid acceptance of new language to salvage a species protection treaty at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. William K. Reilly signaled only minor changes, while the U S announced an end to clear cutting in national forests.
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