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KBRA Releases Research: State Sales Tax Receipts Trail Inflation Again—Another Signal of a Moderating Economy

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research on the recent gap between retail sales growth and inflation across many states. The report examines why the persistence of this gap points to a moderating economy, despite a seemingly still resilient labor market.

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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, Senior Director
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Karen Daly, Senior Managing Director
+1 646-731-2347
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Business Development Contacts

William Baneky, Managing Director
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James Kissane, Senior Director
+1 646-731-2380
james.kissane@kbra.com

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Contacts

Peter Scherer, Senior 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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