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Suppose There Is News That Indicates That Gasoline Supplies Might

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Suppose there is news that indicates that gasoline supplies might suddenly become disrupted by a truckers' union strike. What would you expect would happen to the demand for gasoline in the present? How might consumers change their behavior and why? What impact would this news have on the price of gasoline immediately? Would it matter whether the news story was accurate?


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Depositary Bank

A financial institution that holds and manages the securities of a depositor, facilitating the exchange of securities and related transactions.

Payor Bank

A bank that is responsible for paying a check or draft on behalf of its client.

UCC

Short for Uniform Commercial Code, a set of laws that provide legal rules and regulations governing commercial or business dealings and transactions in the United States.

Cashier's Check

A cashier's check, which is underwritten and signed by the bank itself, utilizing its own finances.

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