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The global recovery trade (aka the reflation trade) took a serious stumble this past week as a spate of disappointing US data suggested the US recovery is in greater jeopardy than previously thought. As the largest national economy, the US setbacks undermine the global outlook, which was already under pressure…

A better-than-expected report on retail sales for January could suggest stronger economic growth in coming months. But this week’s snowstorms will likely depress activity in February.







Retail – Merchandising – Business – Retail Trade – Sports equipment

U.S. businesses slashed wholesale inventories sharply in December, a much weaker showing than had been expected.







Business – Wholesale Trade – Directories – Consumer Goods and Services – Wholesale and Distribution

THE bottom fell out of the local stock market yesterday as a combination of fears took grip – worries over China’s bank lending restrictions which apparently could choke off a recovery, and an unstable Wall Street which has been rocked by fears of radical banking reforms.

Besides the twin fears, there was added pressure from a slight firming of the US dollar, raising ‘carry trade’ concerns where… more

Tight-fisted consumers, plunging sales and shuttered stores. That was pretty much the retail story during the bulk of 2008 and 2009.

Retail – Business – Retail Trade – Business and Economy – Retailers

Inventories held by wholesalers posted an unexpectedly strong gain in November while sales shot up by the largest amount in 10 months.







Business – Wholesale – Wholesale Trade – Salesmanship – Marketing and Advertising

An unexpectedly strong report on manufacturing activity Monday bolstered confidence that America’s factories will help sustain an economic recovery.







Trade association – Business – Manufacturing – Business Services – Associations

The number new claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, but a  narrowing in the trade gap in October suggested the recovery was becoming entrenched.

Jobless claims – United States – Home – Shrubs – Plants

Retail sales rose more than expected in November, boosting hopes that the all-important consumer sector will support the fragile recovery.

Retail – United States – Gasoline – Business – Retail Trade

The currency markets have a newly enhanced obsession with statistics. Ten years ago economic statistics engaged the market two or three times a month. Major economic indicators like the United States International Trade Balance or the unemployment rate would command the speculative attention of the market and the occasional surprise…