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REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Balkans
• Greater Russia
• Nigeria
• China
• Middle East

USDA MARKET WATCH:

• S&PF
• CAPS
• AQI

… user fees performing poorly … modest decline in state match … optimism amid rumors of PPQ/CBP merger … offshore futures uncertain …

* MORTGAGE REFINANCE

* NPB NUMBERED ACCOUNTS