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KBRA Releases Research – Retail Sales Slow and Inflation Eases as Fed’s March 22 Rate Decision Looms

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research examining February 2023 retail sales. This month’s report discusses how easing inflation, slowing retail sales, and recent signs of stress at financial institutions may influence the Federal Reserve’s imminent March 22 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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Headquarters: New York City, New York
CEO: Jim Nadler
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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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