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To: William H Huebl who wrote (21954)	5/17/1999 5:31:00 AM
From: Ish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24894

<< The 50 day MA of the CRB index is now moving UP!!! >> But grain prices aren't. The cost to grow a bushel of corn, $2.97. Price at the elevator, $1.87.

To: William H Huebl who wrote (21954)	5/17/1999 12:55:00 PM
From: Mephisto	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24894

Around here, consumers spend big time! I thought Greenspan would raise rates, but maybe, he thinks world economic picture is too weak ~ look at Russia ~ if Yeltsin drops dead (finally) and the hardliners take control, we may be in another cold war scenario ~ at the drop of Yeltsin's vodka glass. Anyway, you should do well with your puts! Neither you nor I drink vodka, but Cheers! M...................

To: William H Huebl who wrote (21954)	5/17/1999 2:00:00 PM
From: Mephisto	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24894

Solid Growth and Low Inflation for US economy "Outgoing Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin said that he expected the economy to experience low inflation and solid growth in coming months, but he warned that it was risky for the world to rely on the United States as the only engine of economy growth. ********************************************* "As you look forward, the most likely scenario remains one of solid growth and low inflation," said Mr. Rubin, who announced his resignation last week." Excerpts from The New York Times, Monday, May 17, 1999, C6