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KBRA Releases Research – Retail Sales Slow in October Amid Easing Inflation

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research examining October retail sales. This month's report discusses cooling retail sales and inflation in October, as well as the continuing potential for inflation to be tamed without a recession.

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About KBRA

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.

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
+1 646-731-2380 james.kissane@kbra.com

Industry:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Details
Headquarters: New York City, New York
CEO: Jim Nadler
Employees: 400+
Organization: PRI
Release Versions
English
Hashtags
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#creditratingagency

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
+1 646-731-2380 james.kissane@kbra.com

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