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KBRA Releases Research – Retail Sales and Hiring Firm in December as Q4 GDP Slows to 2.3%

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA releases research examining solid December retail sales and employment growth. The report evaluates these trends amid moderating but still strong Q4 GDP growth and continued softness in state sales tax receipts.

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KBRA, one of the major credit rating agencies, is registered in the U.S., EU, and the UK. KBRA is recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency in Taiwan, and is also a Designated Rating Organization for structured finance ratings in Canada. As a full-service credit rating agency, investors can use KBRA ratings for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

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CEO: Jim Nadler
Employees: 400+
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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

Media Contact

Adam Tempkin, Director of Communications
+1 646-731-1347
adam.tempkin@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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