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5. That's not what the report means

Thu Jan 15, 2026, 05:20 AM

Jan 15

The Dow Jones consensus obviously knew sales will increase, but they increased slightly more than expected.

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Wholesale inflation was softer than expected, retail sales moved higher in November [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jan 14 OP

No longer any credibility in the reports moniss Jan 14 #1

No stats from this gang can be trusted Ritabert Jan 14 #2

Retail sales increased at Christmas time? SergeStorms Jan 14 #3

That's not what the report means Polybius Jan 15 #5