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KBRA Releases Research – Slow Retail Sales, Strong Jobs Growth in January Offer Mixed Signals for Year Ahead

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research examining January retail sales. This month's report discusses divergent signals of the economy's momentum reflected by retail sales and employment growth in January, as well as the relatively weak recent performance of state sales tax receipts.

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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.

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Peter Scherer, Director
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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
+1 646-731-2380
james.kissane@kbra.com

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

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