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Discusses the possibility of a deflation in the U.S. in light of the country's preparations for a possible attack of Iraq. Move by President George W. Bush to counter deflation through a one-trillion-dollar fiscal stimulus fund; Dangers of deflation; Parallels between America's disinflation and Japan's decade of deflation. INSET: THREE DEFLATION SCENARIOS..

Focuses on the production of multiple members of the Rich 200 by five companies in the United States. Emphasis on hardwork and old-economy values; Increase on the wealth of Harvey Norman millionaires; Formula for growth according to chairman Richard Pratt of Visy Industries.

Discusses the collapse of the equity markets in the U.S. Reasons for the collapse; Over-valued share prices in the market; Impact of the fall in the U.S. market on the Australian market; Arguments for and against a U.S. recession.

Focuses on the status of labor market in Australia. Impact of the U.S. recession on the local economy of Australia; Reduction of the confidence of the customers; Reasons for the low unemployment rate in the country.

Features Washington D.C.-based industry organization Corporate Executive Board (CEB). Expansion of the business operations of the CEB; Australia-based companies' membership in the CEB. INSET: HIGH EXPECTATIONS..

The article reports that Man Group PLC purchases the accounts and assets of the bunkrupt U.S. brokerage Refco Group Ltd.

The article reports that the former media tycoon Conrad Black has denied 11 charges of fraud made against him in the U.S.

The article reports on the warnings of Louis Gries, chief executive of building materials manufacturer James Hardie Industries Ltd., that slowing demand for new homes may reduce the company's full-year profit for 2005-2006 in the U.S.

Reports on the announcement of U.S. President George W. Bush of a replacement for the U.S. Federal Reserve Board chairman, Alan Greenspan.

Reports that United States trade unions, the Teamsters Union and the Service Employees International Union, break ties with the national umbrella organization, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.

Reports that the United States House of Representatives approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement between the United States and South American countries.

Reports on entertainment group Village Roadshow's deal with United States film industry investor Crescent Film Holdings and its subsidiary Crescent Entertainment.

Reports on QBE Insurance Group' s acquisition of United States insurer National Farmers Union Property & Casualty and its subsidiary, United Security Insurance. Revenue of QBE from the United States.

Reports on Australian Minister of Trade Mark Vaile's criticism on the US. and the European Union for stalling talks on access to world agricultural markets.

Reports on the visit of Vietnam Prime Minister, Phan Van Khai to the U.S.

Reports on the request filed by congressmen in the U.S. for a review of China National Offshore Oil Corp.'s bid for the U.S. oil company, Unocal. Details about the bid.

Reports on the acquisition of the U.S.-based metal recycler, Hugo Neu Corp by Sims Group. Details about the acquisition; Stocks and dividends; Financial performance.

Reports on the financial performance of several business enterprises in the U.S. Net profit of Macquarie Bank; Decrease in revenue of the Virgin Blue Airlines Pty. Ltd.; Rate of increase in the net profit of James Hardie Industries Inc.

Reports on the U.S. government's threat to reopen a World Trade Organization case after the failure of talks between the European Union and the country over government subsidies to aircraft manufacturers.

Reports on retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s agreement to pay $11 million to settle a U.S. government investigation that found it approved contractors who used illegal immigrants to clean its stores.

Reports on the nomination of National Security Adviser, Condoleezza Rice as the Secretary of State in the U.S. Resignation of six people from the 15-member cabinet of President George W. Bush; Replacement to Secretary Colin Powell.

Reports on the civil lawsuit filed by New York Attorney-General Eliot Spitzer against large insurers for alleged collusion with a small broker Universal Life Insurance Co. in the U.S.

Reports on the rejection by software company PeopleSoft Inc. of the hostile takeover offer of Oracle Corp. in the U.S.

Reports on the increase in interest rates as of November 2004 in the U.S.

Reports on the withdrawal of the Vioxx arthritis drug of Merck & Co. Inc. from the market in the U.S. Decline in the stock prices; Market share in the pharmaceutical industry.

Reports on the apology of Fox News to the negative advertising against Senator John Kerry in the U.S. Content of the news article on the web site of the television network; Allegation of gloating after the presidential debate.

Reports on the performance of Senator John Kerry in the presidential debates in the U.S. Result of the public opinion polls in favor of Kerry; Arguments of Kerry against the foreign policy of President George W. Bush.

Reports on accusations that United States presidential candidate John Kerry has lied about his war record.

Reports on United States ambassador to Australia, Tom Schieffer's claim that the Labor Party's proposed amendments to the U.S.-Australia free trade agreement could jeopardize the deal.

Reports that former U.S. president Bill Clinton is expected to play a prominent role in John Kerry's presidential campaign.

Reports on the Catholic Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon's filing for bankruptcy protection due to its failure to pay sexual-abuse claims.

Reports on U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage's admission that the Labor Party is undecided on the issue of whether to withdraw Australian troops from Iraq.

Reports that United States Democratic presidential candidate, John Kerry has chosen John Edwards as his vice-presidential running mate.

Reports on discount airline, Virgin Blue's application for the right to fly from Australia to the west coast of the United States.

Reports on the disclosure of a White House official that U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld still has the support of President George W. Bush despite Rumsfeld's failure to inform the president of the torture of Iraqi prisoners. Appearance of bush on Arabic television saying that the mistreatment of prisoners was abhorrent.

Reports on the North Korean government's criticism of South Korea for its support of the United States' demand for nuclear weapons disarmament in North Korea. Threat from North Korea that it will remove South Korea from the six-nation nuclear disarmament negotiations.

Reports that the National Farmers Federation (NFF), the leading farmer lobby group, has expressed its support of the free-trade agreement negotiated by Australia with the United States despite the disappointment of some sectors.

Reports on the pledge made by U.S. Democratic presidential candidate, John Kerry, that he will create millions of jobs during his first term as president. Number of jobs lost since 2001 from the U.S. economy.

Reports on the claim of Royal Dutch/Shell that the ambiguity in U.S. regulations was to blame for the error it made in booking 3.0 billion barrels of oil and natural ags. Investigation of Royal Dutch/Shell by regulators in the U.S., Great Britain and Holland for its decision in January 2004 to reduce its booked reserves by 20 per cent.

Announces the decision of British supermarket firm J Saisnbury to sell its U.S. supermarket business to U.S. food retailer Albertsons. Financial terms of the deal.

Reports that Japan's monthly trade surplus rose by 51 per cent in February 2004. Attribution of the result to an increase in machinery and electrical exports. Increase in Japan's trade surplus with the U.S.

Reports on the criticisms received by the proposal from Australian opposition leader, Mark Latham, to bring Australian troops in Iraq home in 2004. Claim of Prime Minister John Howard and cabinet ministers that the plan is irresponsible and could hurt the alliance with the United States; Similar criticism of the plan from U.S. ambassador to Australia, Tom Schieffer.

Reports that worldwide protests and another car bombing in Iraq make it difficult for U.S. George W. Bush to score points against Democrat candidate John Kerry in the lead-up to the 2004 U.S. presidential election.

Cites the increase in the price of crude oil in the U.S.

Reports the trade deficit of the United States for January 2004.

Reports on the warning of opposition Australian Labor Party and the minor parties that they will reject the Australia-U.S. free-trade deal in the Senate.

Reports on the performance of the New York stockmarket during the week ending March 5, 2004.

Focuses on paid bonuses of U.S. food company Kraft to five of its executives in 2003 despite plans to lay off 6,000 workers.

Reports that U.S.-based insurance and investment firm Berkshire Hathaway has doubled its net income in 2003.

Reports on the guilty verdict for U.S.-based home design entrepreneur Martha Stewart on four criminal charges.