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The article discusses the number of passengers on the eastbound trans-Atlantic passenger lines and European tourist centers complaining that the numbers are lower than usual.

The article discusses factors affecting the economic conditions in Europe as of November 1921. Most Europeans feel that the initiative for all reconstruction plans must come from the U.S. which include steps in the direction of adjusting their finances, balancing their budgets and re-establishing the foundations of their country. The resentment against Germany in France matches the resentment in Germany against France.

The article reports on the performance of the steel industry worldwide during 1969. Imports of foreign steel into the U.S. dropped by 22 percent; and U.S. steelmakers increased their shipments of steel overseas by 145 percent, that resulted in unfavorable balance of steel shipments in the U.S. Also, U.S. steelmakers were seeking help from the government due to foreign competition. However, U.S. Steel Chairman Edwin H. Gott said that worldwide demand for steel is expected to grow faster than that predicted by businessmen, and could exceed 4 percent to 6 percent annually worldwide. Japan is expanding its steel industry, and has made export commitments to Russia, Red China, and Europe for 1970.

An interview with Dow Chemcial Europe S.A. president Zoltan Merszei. When asked why Americans companies were able to beat the Europeans on their home grounds, he cites American companies thinking about making money as the biggest reason. Merszei explains the cost of labor in the most advanced countries in Europe. He believes that European companies can still be competitive with the way Europeans misuse people.

The article discusses the reluctance of the U.S. in creating an aircraft. A brief comparison between the European and U.S. aircraft industry is presented. It cites the construction of airplane landings on the roofs of postal buildings in the country and the possible impact of the extension of Air Mail service on communities. Pennsylvania Railroad president W. W. Atterbury says air development will create more business for railways. INSET: Thomas A. Edison on Aviation.

The article discusses various business-related issues as of November 1929. Topics discussed include the need for businesses not to be affected by what has happened in the stock market, representation of the U.S. in international conferences in Europe and the increased dividend declared by some influential boards of directors in the U.S. Also mentioned is the necessity of keeping money available for business at reasonable rates.

The article presents a talk with Frank J. Hoenemeyer, executive vice president of insurance and investment company Prudential Insurance Co. of America, relevant as of November 1, 1973. Topics include inflation processes in the U.S. and Europe, investing in common stocks as a measure against inflation, and the correlation between prices and corporate profits.

The article discusses the old age pensions in the U.S. and the relevance of the pension principle established in European countries in 1929. Particular focus is given to the problem of aged worker in certain industrial sections. It also discusses the shortening of the working years of people working in the manufacturing sector, the lengthening of the average life of the worker, and the establishment of pension plans in the private industry.

The article reports on the decline in U.S. foreign trade, as of June 1928. It presents an analysis of the U.S. foreign trade position as indicated in the nation's imports and exports and the need to use exceptional care in scrutinizing the divergent conditions in certain crucial markets to maintain a satisfactory level in overseas economic efforts for 1928. It also provides an update on the foreign trade situation in Europe, Great Britain, Latin America, and the Far East.

This section offers international business and political news briefs as of April 15, 1927. Topics discussed include Chinese Nationalists' entry into the wealthy and foreign commercial sections around Shanghai, disputes between Nicaragua's two presidential parties, and the expansion of British railway revenues. Also mentioned are improvements in French foreign trade, the German Reichsbank's increase of its gold holdings, and the firmness of the Italian lira.

The author comments on the decision of France in occupying the most vital industrial center in Germany and to compel Germany to pay World War reparations. The author also believes that favorable developments in Europe, including an agreement to force Germany to recast its international and domestic policy will have an effect upon U.S. securities, commerce and principal foreign exchanges. The dangers of inflation, labor shortage in steel mills and rubber production in the U.S. are also explored.

The article argues that the fall of 10 European democracies in the late 1930s sparked the Americanism movement, which started in June 1940. It enumerates factors that motivate the swing towards Americanism, including the ongoing military conscription, National Defense Committees, and the playing up of Americanism in the popular culture involving the press, movies, theater, radio and books. The article also narrates how several U.S. companies are changing their advertising to patriotic themes.

The author discusses aspects of France's refusal to accept Great Britain's trade politics towards the Commonwealth countries with special attention to economic developments in Denmark as of November 15, 1959. The possibility for an economically united Europe is also investigated. Denmark's economic policy is reviewed as well so as the possibilities for establishing economic ties with the Unites States.

The article focuses on the European subsidiary of U.S. chemical company E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., E.I. du Pont de Nemours International S. A. as of September 15, 1970. Topics discussed include Du Pont International's sales, its establishment in Europe, and global chemical industry. Special attention is paid to American's attitudes towards U.S. companies and the advantages of Du Pont International.

The author provides an economic outlook for 1968. He notes the increased basic attraction of common stocks in a managed economy as well as the worldwide necessity to finance expanding economies. He claims that Europeans' interest in the American markets is increasing because of the development of new technologies. He explains the fundamental change within the stock market which resulted to what he called, a multidirectional market.

The article discusses the opinions of European economists and publications on the U.S. tariff bill as of July 1929. Topics discussed include an average European economist's conclusion that a tariff which could damage Great Britain can also affect the U.S., "The Economist" assertion in its May 18, 1929 issue that the U.S. tariff is a serious obstacle to the policy of the World Economic Conference and "Lidive Norway" calling the tariff bill as unfavorable to Europe.

The author offers a business forecast for Europe for the year January 1, 1926. He believes that the U.S. is ending 1925 more satisfactorily than most foreign countries. He cites the dictatorship being set up in Italy, military expenditures for war increasing France's inflation, financial demoralization and war debts, and Germany's business distress and widespread unemployment. He adds that the main pillars of British prosperity like steel, coal and shipbuilding are now shaky.

The article focuses on developments related to economic conditions in the U.S. as of August 15, 1924. Topics discussed include the rise of optimism in the business sector which the author claims is not warranted by actual and potential developments, the role of the increase in estimated value of agricultural products in the market optimism and increase in market value of stocks and bonds. Also highlighted are the increase in gold stock and economic developments in Europe.

This section offers global business and political news briefs as of May 24, 1924. Topics addressed include the British budget's abolition of the policy of preference for Canadian goods in the British market, the defeat of French Premiere Raymond Poincaré and his Nationalist party in the parliamentary elections, and political parties' performance in Germany's elections. Also mentioned are Sweden's privately placed loan in the U.S. and a peace treaty signed by warring factions in Honduras.

The article discusses the expenditures of the U.S. for its involvement in the war in Europe which is estimated at 1.7 billion dollars as of June 1918. It is estimated that the net war cost will be about 1.1 billion dollars per month. It indicates that the grand total for 3 years amounting to 39.8 billion dollars with net expenses after deducting peace charges to be 25.067 billion dollars.

The article explains that the war in Europe has forced U.S. businesses to shift their policy and methods. It notes that several manufacturers have closed down branch factories in England and brought their operations back to the U.S. as import and materials regulations in Great Britain made their operations impractical. Banks in the Atlantic Coast have set-up clearing house on technical information to help industry hasten their retooling changes.

The author suggests people to read the "Herald Tribune" daily newspaper if they would like to know what is happening in Europe.

The article focuses on Japan's trading relations with Alaska as of November 15, 1969. Topics addressed include Alaska exporting its natural resources to Japan and Japanese companies investing in Alaska. Special attention is also paid to Russia, Australia, Europe and Canada conducting business with Japan.

The article discusses the state of the global economy as of the third quarter of 1926 including the performance of mid-summer business, security markets and bond markets. Also discussed are the prices of agricultural produce like grain, cotton and wheat. The economic conditions in European countries are also noted such as the French government's borrowing from the Bank of France and the rising unemployment rate in Great Britain.