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New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said Friday that he still believes the stock markets will re-open on Monday, as federal securities regulators finalize special rules to prevent a potential free fall in market value.

U.S. airspace was re-opened Thursday morning under new federal security regulations while the air cargo industry sought to make up for lost time.

In the wake of Tuesday’s terrorist attacks, security along both the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders have been significantly tightened, creating long delays for trucks trying to deliver goods.

Both the price of diesel fuel and gasoline appear to have leveled off on Thursday, though there is still some volatility in the Midwest, according to T-Chek Systems and AAA.

Among the starkest examples of the horror associated with Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Manhattan is that emergency response officials have asked refrigerated carriers to supply trailers as temporary morgues.

U.S. bonds will begin trading on Thursday following a two-day halt for six hours beginning at 8 a.m. EDT, but the New York Stock Exchange will not open until either Friday or next Monday, news services reported.

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Insurance industry officials said they expect Tuesday's terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center may become the costliest man-made disaster in U.S. history.

The New York State Motor Truck Association has set up an emergency notification page to inform truckers about the latest traffic conditions, restrictions and emergency help required.