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Data Round-Up: Soft Retail Sales a Pause, Not a Problem

posted by Michael Lewis on March 14, 2018

Found in US, categorized in Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Tags: FMI michael lewis retail sales

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For the third straight month, retail sales underwhelmed. Still, this followed three straight quarters that averaged more than +3% real consumption, not to mention the +10% annualized spike in retail sales in 17Q4.

Abstract

FMI’s analyses of this morning’s February Retail Sales, January Business Inventories, and February PPI reports.

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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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