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The article examines the business conditions of countries in Europe, Latin America and the Far East as of November 1931. The coincidence of the partial repayment of the Franco-American credit is blamed for the relapse of British sterling. There were improvements in Chilean and Argentine bonds as well as exchange in Argentina and Uruguay. It mentions reports on the revival of Chinese trade in the Shanghai area.

The execution by firing squad of the five Catalonian labor leaders, carried out in spite of the protest of the International Federation of Free Trade Unions and other non-Communist organizations, has aroused a great outcry, especially in Europe and Latin America. The leaders are not among those who cherish the hope that American or any other influence will "liberalize" the Spanish dictator Francisco Franco regime. Franco's fascism is the real thing, and the executions in Barcelona are only a continuation of twelve years of repression and terror.

The article examines the business conditions of countries in Europe, Latin America and the Far East as of December 1931. The decline of sterling is one of the factors that led to the depression of the British public. The decision of Uruguay to bargain abroad for army airplanes in exchange for an equal volume of hide, wool and meat products is noted. There was a 20 percent decrease in cotton production in South China despite improvements in imports and manufacturing of the Shanghai region.

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.

The article discusses the latest developments in global business activities, particularly in Europe and Latin America, as of August 6, 1930. In Europe, business activities in all sectors have declined in July 1930, with England trying to decide whether to continue or stop its traditional free trade policy and Germany trying to resolve its fiscal issues and price-wage ratios. The other European and Latin American countries that were examined include France, Italy and Mexico.

The article examines the business conditions in Europe, Latin America, and the Far East. In Europe, the World Economic Conference is expected to see conflicts regarding the efforts of various negotiators and the custom union between Germany and Austria. France agreed to 4-power pact while in Great Britain, there are more signs of industrial improvements because more people are buying stocks. Japan is losing trade advantages in Orient while China lacks a leader to negotiate a truce in the North.

The article focuses on influx of refugee fund to the Latin American countries from Europe since the outbreak of the European war. Brazil has been aware of the influx of refugee funds because they have already been invested in industries. Argentina has received at least as much of an influx as Brazil, for Buenos Aires is both a social and business attraction for refugees from Vienna, Paris, Antwerp and Rotterdam.

The article offers information on U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson, who conducted visits to Europe and Latin America. Among the countries he visited include Berlin, Germany and Vienna, Austria. Acheson reported on his meeting with Austrian chancellor Leopold Figl, who presented him with a performance of the Children's Ballet of the Vienna Opera.