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KBRA Releases Research – Retail Sales Growth Outpacing Inflation YoY, but Deepening Inflationary Expectations and Tightening Rates May Pressure Growth

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research examining August 2022 retail sales. This month’s commentary discusses the resilience of consumer demand, as retail sales growth has continued to outpace inflation despite the increasing entrenchment of rising prices and interest rate hikes.

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KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU and the UK, and is designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada. KBRA’s ratings can be used by investors for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

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Contacts

Peter, Scherer, Director
+1 (646) 731-2325
peter.scherer@kbra.com

Karen Daly, Senior Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2347
karen.daly@kbra.com

Business Development

William Baneky, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2409
william.baneky@kbra.com

James Kissane, Senior Director
+1 (213) 806-0023
james.kissane@kbra.com

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