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Data Round-Up: Soft Retail Sales & Higher Inflation a Double Whammy in January

posted by Michael Lewis on February 14, 2018

Found in US, categorized in Macro

Tags: FMI michael lewis retail inflation

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Not a good day. Weak retail sales and higher inflation were a double-whammy in January. Bad weather and late tax refunds were likely negative factors.

Abstract

FMI’s analyses of this morning’s January CPI, January Retail Sales, and December Business Inventories reports as well as an updated look at 17Q4 GDP Sources & Uses and likely revisions in the Second Report of 17Q4 GDP out later this month.

About Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis

Mike Lewis founded Free Market Inc. (FMI) in 1982 as a full-service economic consulting firm, providing insights and in-depth data analysis primarily for institutional money managers and corporate planning directors.

FMI has compiled a solid record of timely, independent and accurate economic forecasts.  FMI blends its unique analysis of indicators and experience with economic cycles into a consistent overall outlook. They offer both a comprehensive overview and in-depth detail that enable clients to integrate FMI’s insights into their decision-making process.

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