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KBRA Releases Research – Further Slowdown in December Retail Sales and Inflation

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research examining December 2022 retail sales. This month’s report discusses easing inflation and slow retail sales in December, and why these trends may be supportive of moderate action at the Federal Reserve’s upcoming February 1 interest rate decision.

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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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Peter Scherer, Director
+1 (646) 731-2325
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Karen Daly, Senior Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2347
karen.daly@kbra.com

Business Development Contacts

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

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Headquarters: New York City, New York
CEO: Jim Nadler
Employees: 400+
Organization: PRI
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Contacts

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 Contacts

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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