Wholesale inventories rise 1.3 percent in July

WASHINGTON — Inventories held by wholesalers surged in July by the largest amount in two years while sales rebounded after two straight declines. The Commerce Department says wholesale inventories rose 1.3 percent in July, the best performance since July 2008 and triple the increase economists had expected. Sales at the wholesale level increased 0.6 percent, double [...]

Wholesale Inventories, Sales Up More Than Expected

Inventories held by wholesalers surged in July by the largest amount in two years while sales rebounded after two straight declines. Inventories rose 1.3 percent in July, the best performance since July 2008 and triple the increase economists had expected. Sales at the wholesale level increased 0.6 percent.

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Wholesale inventories edge higher

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose 1.3 percent in July above an upwardly revised climb in June, the Commerce Department said Friday. United States - United States Department of Commerce - Conferences - Computer Science - Business

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Wholesale Inventories Rise 1.3 Percent in July

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July wholesale inventories jump 1.3 percent

Wholesale inventories surged by the largest amount in two years in July, a government report said on Friday, in a sign firms were anticipating enough demand to boost stock this summer.

Wholesale inventories increase in July by largest amount in 2 years while sales...

Wholesale inventories increase in July by largest amount in 2 years while sales post rebound.

U.S. Wholesale Inventories Rose More Than Forecast

The 1.3 percent rise in wholesale inventories in July was the best performance since July 2008 and triple the increase that economists had expected.

Sep 10: Wholesale Inventories Rise

Wholesale Inventories up 1.3%

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Sep 10: Wholesale Inventories

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