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Approximate Release Date And Time Forecast Ability Revisions To Prior Data Market Reaction Consensus Prior To Release
Second week of month 8:30a.m.
Excellent Small revisions that can be anticipated As a rule, reaction is negligible but at times the data can reinforce under-lying trend in market Strong
 
The report measures the inventories and sales of manufacturing, retail, and wholesale establishments. Inventories are reported at current cost, if possible. Sales reflect manufacturers' shipments as well as retail and wholesale transactions. The inventory/sales ratio (I/S) will be calculated from these two sets of data.
 
 
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