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.

Wholesale inventories rise 1.3 percent in July

Inventories held by wholesalers surged in July by the largest amount in two years while sales rebounded after two straight declines.

Business : US July wholesale inventories jump 1.3 pct

WASHINGTON - US 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.

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Wholesale Inventories up 1.3%

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