July business inventories up 0.6 percent from June and 4.3 percent year-on-year

July business inventories increased 0.6 percent after edging up 0.1 percent in June and boosted by a strong increase in the stock of motor vehicles.  Year-on-year inventories rose 4.3 percent.

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Inflation expectations for business remain unchanged at 2.1 percent in the year ahead

Firms' inflation expectations went unchanged at 2.1 percent over the year ahead. Current economic environment: Sales levels remain "about normal," on average. Profit margins improved somewhat, and year-over-year unit costs increased somewhat to 2.0 percent, on average.

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March business inventories flat from February, up 3.8 percent year-on-year

March manufacturers' and trade inventories were flat from February 2018, and up 3.8 percent from March 2017. March shipments were up 0.5 percent from February and 6.4 percent from March 2017. The total business inventories/sales ratio based on seasonally adjusted data at the end of March was 1.34, down from 1.38 the previous month.

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March business inventories flat from February, up 3.8 percent year-on-year

March manufacturers' and trade inventories were flat from February 2018, and up 3.8 percent from March 2017. March shipments were up 0.5 percent from February and 6.4 percent from March 2017. The total business inventories/sales ratio based on seasonally adjusted data at the end of March was 1.34, down from 1.38 the previous month.

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February business inventories up 0.6 percent from January and 4.0 percent year-on-year

February manufacturers' and trade inventories were up 0.6 percent from January 2018 and 4.0 percent year-on-year.  February sales were up 0.4 percent from January 2018 and 5.8 percent year-on-year.

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December business inventories up 0.4 percent, sales rose 0.6 percent

Business inventories in the U.S. rose 0.4% in December after a similar gain in the prior month. Sales rose 0.6% in December. The ratio of inventories to sales held steady at 1.33.

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November business inventories rose 0.4 percent vs. 1.2 percent increase in sales

Business inventories in the U.S. rose 0.4% in November after no change in the prior month, while sales jumped 1.2%. The ratio of inventories to sales, meanwhile, fell to 1.33 from 1.34. One year ago, the inventory-to-sales ratio was higher at 1.40, reflecting an excessive buildup in production not matched by sales. Now companies appear to have a better handle on inventories.

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Business inventories fell in October as sales grew, cramping inventory investment

U.S. business inventories fell 0.1 percent in October amid strong sales growth of 0.6 percent, suggesting that inventory investment will probably not provide a large boost to economic growth in the fourth quarter.

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September business inventories flat but sales rose

Business inventories were flat in September followed a downwardly revised 0.6 percent increase in August. Inventories are a key component of gross domestic product and were previously reported to have risen 0.7 percent in August.  Sales were up 1.4 percent from August and 6.4 percent year-on-year.

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August business inventories rose 0.7 percent, largest increase in 9 months

U.S. business inventories recorded their biggest increase in nine months in August, suggesting that inventory investment could boost economic growth in the third quarter.

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Business inventories up 0.2 percent in July

U.S. business inventories rose 0.2% in July, manufacturing inventories were up 0.2% and wholesaler inventories increased 0.6% from a month earlier. Retailers decreased stockpiles by 0.1% in July from June.

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June business inventories rose by largest amount in seven months

U.S. businesses increased their stockpiles in June by the largest amount in seven months – rising by 0.5 percent -- while sales also rose by 0.3 percent.  It was the best showing since inventories had risen 0.9% in November.

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Business inventories rebounded sharply in May as sales recorded biggest drop in 10 months

U.S. business inventories rebounded 0.3 percent in May as sales recorded their biggest drop in 10 months, falling by 0.2 percent.

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Business inventories fell 0.2 percent in April, reversing March's gain

U.S. business inventories fell 0.2 percent in April, recording their biggest drop in six months, which could temper expectations that inventory investment would support economic growth in the second quarter.

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BuilderBytes' MetroIntelligence Economic Update for 6/12/15

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In this issue of the MetroIntelligence Economic Update, I covered the following indicators:

• Retail sales rebounded in May, giving boost to economic growth
• Initial unemployment claims rise by 2,000 in latest report
• Mortgage applications rise 8.4 percent in latest survey even as rates rebound slightly
• Both business inventories and sales rose sharply in April

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BuilderBytes' MetroIntelligence Economic Update for 3/12/15

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In this issue of the MetroIntelligence Economic Update, I covered the following indicators:

• Job openings rose to 5.0 million in January as separations remained stable
• Wholesale inventories rose in January as sales retreated sharply

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BuilderBytes' MetroIntelligence Economic Update for 5/15/13

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In this issue of the MetroIntelligence Economic Update, I covered the following indicator:

• Retail sales unexpectedly rose in April after drop in March
• Business inventories mostly flat in March as durable goods sales falter

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BuilderBytes' MetroIntelligence Economic Update for 1/16/13

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In this issue of the MetroIntelligence Economic Update, I covered the following indicator:

• Retail sales in December up by 0.5% from November and by 4.7% from December 2011
• Producer Price Index falls again in December
• Empire State Manufacturing Survey shows continued decline but six-month outlook up from December
• Business sales in November up by 1.0% from October and 4.3% from November 2011

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BuilderBytes' MetroIntelligence Economic Update for 11/16/12

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In this issue of the MetroIntelligence Economic Update, I covered the following indicators:

• Retail sales dipped in October due to Hurricane Sandy but still 3.8% above same month of 2011
• Producer Price Index fell by 0.2% in October after rising in both August and September
• Business sales up by 1.4% in September as inventories rise by 0.7%
• Mortgage applications rose by 12.6% in latest survey as both purchase loans and refinances rebound

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